Chokpot

Chokpot is a Town and Subdivision in South Garo 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 Chokpot Block (CD) is 01975. The total area of Chokpot Subdivision is 438 km². Chokpot has a sex ratio of approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chokpot Subdivision

Chokpot Subdivision has a total of 301 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 Chokpot Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chokpot Subdivision

The population profile of Chokpot 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 Chokpot 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 40,478 people. Includes nearly 20,647 males and 19,831 females. Rural population is about 40,478 people.
• There are around 7,718 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,891 boys and 3,827 girls.
• Literate population is about 23,209 people. Non-literate population is around 17,269 people.
• There are nearly 6,938 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chokpot 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 Chokpot Subdivision is approximately 25 people, including 14 males and 11 females. Around 25 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chokpot Subdivision is about 39,093 people, including 19,929 males and 19,164 females. Around 39,093 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 92 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 92 people per sq. km.