Jirang

Jirang is a Town and Subdivision in Ribhoi 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 Jirang Block (CD) is 01986. The total area of Jirang Subdivision is 659 km². Jirang has a sex ratio of approximately 940 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Jirang Subdivision

Jirang Subdivision has a total of 107 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 Jirang Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jirang Subdivision

The population profile of Jirang 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 Jirang 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 30,919 people. Includes nearly 15,934 males and 14,985 females. Rural population is about 30,919 people.
• There are around 6,372 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,291 boys and 3,081 girls.
• Literate population is about 18,316 people. Non-literate population is around 12,603 people.
• There are nearly 5,934 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jirang 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 Jirang Subdivision is approximately 17 people, including 10 males and 7 females. Around 17 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jirang Subdivision is about 30,193 people, including 15,523 males and 14,670 females. Around 30,193 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 47 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 47 people per sq. km.