Songsak

Songsak is a Town and Subdivision in East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Songsak Block (CD) is 01973. The total area of Songsak Subdivision is 703 km². Songsak has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Songsak Subdivision

Songsak Subdivision has a total of 225 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Songsak Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Songsak Subdivision

The population profile of Songsak Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Songsak Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 53,107 people. Includes nearly 26,862 males and 26,245 females. Rural population is about 53,107 people.
• There are around 10,699 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,381 boys and 5,318 girls.
• Literate population is about 26,505 people. Non-literate population is around 26,602 people.
• There are nearly 10,142 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Songsak Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Songsak Subdivision is approximately 66 people, including 34 males and 32 females. Around 66 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Songsak Subdivision is about 51,225 people, including 25,853 males and 25,372 females. Around 51,225 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 76 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 76 people per sq. km.