South Garo Hills
South Garo Hills is a district in the Meghalaya State of India. The total area of South Garo Hills district is 1,887 km², which includes 1,878.20 km² of rural area and 8.80 km² of urban area. There are about 731 villages in South Garo Hills district.
For administrative convenience, South Garo Hills district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 4 subdivisions in South Garo Hills district. Here is the list of all South Garo Hills Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in South Garo Hills District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baghmara | 442 | 50,617 |
| 2 | Chokpot | 438 | 40,478 |
| 3 | Gasuapara | 420 | 28,216 |
| 4 | Rongara | 587 | 23,023 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Rongara is the largest subdivision in south garo hills district, covering an area of 587.00 km², while Gasuapara is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 420.00 km². Baghmara is the most populous, whereas Rongara is the least populous subdivision in south garo hills district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Rongara | Baghmara |
| Smallest Tehsil | Gasuapara | Gasuapara |
Population of South Garo Hills District
The population of South Garo Hills offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of South Garo Hills, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,42,334 | 1,29,203 | 13,131 |
| Total Male Population | 73,170 | 66,470 | 6,700 |
| Total Female Population | 69,164 | 62,733 | 6,431 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,909 | 25,678 | 2,231 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,136 | 13,026 | 1,110 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,773 | 12,652 | 1,121 |
| Literate Population | 82,062 | 72,275 | 9,787 |
| Literate Male Population | 45,003 | 39,880 | 5,123 |
| Literate Female Population | 37,059 | 32,395 | 4,664 |
| Illiterate Population | 60,272 | 56,928 | 3,344 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 28,167 | 26,590 | 1,577 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,105 | 30,338 | 1,767 |
| Households | 24,527 | 22,176 | 2,351 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of South Garo Hills district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of South Garo Hills district is 1,42,334, including 73,170 males and 69,164 females. In rural areas, it is 1,29,203, including 66,470 males and 62,733 females. In urban areas, it is 13,131, including 6,700 males and 6,431 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in South Garo Hills district is 27,909, including 14,136 boys and 13,773 girls. In rural areas, it is 25,678, including 13,026 boys and 12,652 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,231, including 1,110 boys and 1,121 girls.
- Literate population in South Garo Hills district is around 82,062, including 45,003 males and 37,059 females. In rural areas, it is 72,275, including 39,880 males and 32,395 females. In urban areas, it is 9,787, including 5,123 males and 4,664 females.
- Illiterate population in South Garo Hills district is about 60,272, including 28,167 males and 32,105 females. In rural areas, it is 56,928, including 26,590 males and 30,338 females. In urban areas, it is 3,344, including 1,577 males and 1,767 females.
- There are about 24,527 households in South Garo Hills district, including 22,176 in rural areas and 2,351 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within South Garo Hills. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 319 | 191 | 128 |
| SC Male Population | 188 | 109 | 79 |
| SC Female Population | 131 | 82 | 49 |
| Total ST Population | 1,34,237 | 1,23,068 | 11,169 |
| ST Male Population | 68,140 | 62,583 | 5,557 |
| ST Female Population | 66,097 | 60,485 | 5,612 |
| Population Density | 75 / km² | 69 / km² | 1,492 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of South Garo Hills district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in South Garo Hills district is approximately 319, including 188 males and 131 females. In rural areas, it is 191, including 109 males and 82 females. In urban areas, it is 128, including 79 males and 49 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in South Garo Hills district is about 1,34,237, including 68,140 males and 66,097 females. In rural areas, it is 1,23,068, including 62,583 males and 60,485 females. In urban areas, it is 11,169, including 5,557 males and 5,612 females.
- Overall population density of South Garo Hills district is around 75 people per km². Rural areas have about 69 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,492 people per km².