Dagal Chiwako - Songsak, East Garo Hills

Dagal Chiwako is a village situated in the Songsak subdivision of East Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Songsak and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Williamnagar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dagal Chiwako is 275234. The village falls under the 794113 pincode.

For political representation, the village falls under the Songsak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dagal Chiwako

According to the 2011 Census, Dagal Chiwako village had a total population of 148 people, including 85 males and 63 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 741 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.51%, with male literacy at 13.64% and female literacy at 13.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1488563
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371918
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1438261
Literate Population1596
Illiterate Population1337657

Nearby Villages of Dagal Chiwako

Dagal Chiwako is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Dagal Chiwako

Public transport in the Dagal Chiwako is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Dagal Chiwako.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Williamnagar to Dagal Chiwako is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dagal Chiwako

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dagal Chiwako village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dagal Chiwako

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dagal Chiwako village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dagal Chiwako

Where is Dagal Chiwako located?

Dagal Chiwako village is located in Songsak Subdivision, East Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Dagal Chiwako?

The pincode of Dagal Chiwako is 794113.

What is the population of Dagal Chiwako?

Dagal Chiwako had a total population of 148, including 85 males and 63 females.

How many households are there in Dagal Chiwako?

Dagal Chiwako had 29 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dagal Chiwako?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dagal Chiwako was 13.51%. Male literacy was 13.64% and female literacy was 13.33%.