Umsning

Umsning 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 information the sub-district code of Umsning Block (CD) is 01987. Total area of umsning subdivision is 1,189 km² including 1,176.99 km² rural area and 11.98 km² urban area. Umsning subdivision has a population of 1,40,900 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,198 while rural population is 1,32,702. Umsning has a sex ratio of approximately 940 females for every 1,000 males. Umsning subdivision has a population density of 118.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,162 houses in the sub-district, including 1,300 urban houses and 23,862 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 58.07% population of umsning subdivision is literate, out of which 57.95% males and 58.20% females are literate.

List of Villages in Umsning Subdivision

Umsning Subdivision has a total of 302 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 Umsning Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Umsning Subdivision

The population profile of Umsning 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 Umsning'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 Umsning 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.