Shella Bholaganj

Shella Bholaganj is a Town and Subdivision in East Khasi 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 information the sub-district code of Shella Bholaganj Block (CD) is 01994. Total area of shella bholaganj subdivision is 352 km² including 344.19 km² rural area and 7.80 km² urban area. Shella Bholaganj subdivision has a population of 54,039 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,722 while rural population is 42,317. Shella Bholaganj has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females for every 1,000 males. Shella Bholaganj subdivision has a population density of 153.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,661 houses in the sub-district, including 2,252 urban houses and 8,409 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.15% population of shella bholaganj subdivision is literate, out of which 63.26% males and 61.02% females are literate.

List of Villages in Shella Bholaganj Subdivision

Shella Bholaganj Subdivision has a total of 140 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 Shella Bholaganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shella Bholaganj Subdivision

The population profile of Shella Bholaganj 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 Shella Bholaganj's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Shella Bholaganj Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.