Laskein

Laskein is a Town and Subdivision in Jaintia 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 Laskein Block (CD) is 01997. The total area of Laskein Subdivision is 390 km². Laskein has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Laskein Subdivision

Laskein Subdivision has a total of 100 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 Laskein Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Laskein Subdivision

The population profile of Laskein 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 Laskein 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 90,402 people. Includes nearly 45,244 males and 45,158 females. Rural population is about 90,402 people.
• There are around 21,911 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,167 boys and 10,744 girls.
• Literate population is about 39,314 people. Non-literate population is around 51,088 people.
• There are nearly 14,379 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Laskein 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 Laskein Subdivision is approximately 72 people, including 61 males and 11 females. Around 72 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Laskein Subdivision is about 87,041 people, including 43,434 males and 43,607 females. Around 87,041 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 232 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 232 people per sq. km.