Rongara

Rongara 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 Rongara Block (CD) is 01978. The total area of Rongara Subdivision is 587 km². Rongara has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Rongara Subdivision

Rongara Subdivision has a total of 143 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 Rongara Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Rongara Subdivision

The population profile of Rongara 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 Rongara 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 23,023 people. Includes nearly 11,887 males and 11,136 females. Rural population is about 23,023 people.
• There are around 4,637 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,343 boys and 2,294 girls.
• Literate population is about 13,181 people. Non-literate population is around 9,842 people.
• There are nearly 3,979 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rongara 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 Rongara Subdivision is approximately 135 people, including 77 males and 58 females. Around 135 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rongara Subdivision is about 21,838 people, including 11,019 males and 10,819 females. Around 21,838 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 39 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 39 people per sq. km.