Danal Attewak - Songsak, East Garo Hills
Danal Attewak is a village situated in the Songsak subdivision of East Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Songsak and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Williamnagar.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Danal Attewak is 275329. The village falls under the 794111 pincode.
For political representation, the village falls under the Songsak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Danal Attewak
According to the 2011 Census, Danal Attewak village had a total population of 137 people, including 76 males and 61 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 803 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.10%, with male literacy at 44.44% and female literacy at 14.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.
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 Population | 137 | 76 | 61 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 34 | 22 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 134 | 74 | 60 |
| Literate Population | 31 | 24 | 7 |
| Illiterate Population | 106 | 52 | 54 |
Nearby Villages of Danal Attewak
Danal Attewak 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 Danal Attewak
Public transport in the Danal Attewak is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Williamnagar to Danal Attewak is about 50 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 Danal Attewak
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Danal Attewak village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Danal Attewak
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Danal Attewak village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Danal Attewak
Where is Danal Attewak located?
Danal Attewak village is located in Songsak Subdivision, East Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Danal Attewak?
The pincode of Danal Attewak is 794111.
What is the population of Danal Attewak?
Danal Attewak had a total population of 137, including 76 males and 61 females.
How many households are there in Danal Attewak?
Danal Attewak had 28 households.
What is the literacy rate in Danal Attewak?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Danal Attewak was 30.10%. Male literacy was 44.44% and female literacy was 14.29%.