Galwangsa - Resubelpara, North Garo Hills

Galwangsa is a village situated in the Resubelpara subdivision of North Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 35 km from Resubelpara and around 85 km from Williamnagar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galwangsa is 274730. The village falls under the 794005 pincode.

Galwangsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Mendipathar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Galwangsa

According to the 2011 Census, Galwangsa village had a total population of 137 people, including 66 males and 71 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.59%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 46.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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 Population1376671
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381622
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1376671
Literate Population583523
Illiterate Population793148

Nearby Villages of Galwangsa

Galwangsa 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 Galwangsa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Galwangsa.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Williamnagar to Galwangsa is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galwangsa

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

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

Health Facilities in Galwangsa

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

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

FAQs about Galwangsa

Where is Galwangsa located?

Galwangsa village is located in Resubelpara Subdivision, North Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Galwangsa?

The pincode of Galwangsa is 794005.

What is the population of Galwangsa?

Galwangsa had a total population of 137, including 66 males and 71 females.

How many households are there in Galwangsa?

Galwangsa had 24 households.

What is the literacy rate in Galwangsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Galwangsa was 58.59%. Male literacy was 70.00% and female literacy was 46.94%.