Megua Songmong - Gasuapara, South Garo Hills

Megua Songmong is a village situated in the Gasuapara subdivision of South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gasuapara and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Baghmara.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Megua Songmong is 275926. The village falls under the 794103 pincode.

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

Population of Megua Songmong

According to the 2011 Census, Megua Songmong village had a total population of 357 people, including 170 males and 187 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.41%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 86.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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 Population357170187
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814338
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)352166186
Literate Population244115129
Illiterate Population1135558

Nearby Villages of Megua Songmong

Megua Songmong 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 Megua Songmong

Megua Songmong is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Baghmara to Megua Songmong is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Megua Songmong

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

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

Health Facilities in Megua Songmong

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Megua Songmong

Where is Megua Songmong located?

Megua Songmong village is located in Gasuapara Subdivision, South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Megua Songmong?

The pincode of Megua Songmong is 794103.

What is the population of Megua Songmong?

Megua Songmong had a total population of 357, including 170 males and 187 females.

How many households are there in Megua Songmong?

Megua Songmong had 54 households.

What is the literacy rate in Megua Songmong?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Megua Songmong was 88.41%. Male literacy was 90.55% and female literacy was 86.58%.