Dathbanga ( Garo ) - Zikzak, South West Garo Hills

Dathbanga ( Garo ) is a village situated in the Zikzak subdivision of South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 1.5 km from Zikzak and around 67.5 km from Tura.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dathbanga ( Garo ) is 273963. The village falls under the 794106 pincode.

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

Population of Dathbanga ( Garo )

As per Census 2011, Dathbanga ( Garo ) village has a total population of 196 people, consisting of 108 males and 88 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 814 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 84 literate and 112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dathbanga ( Garo ) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19610888
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19510788
Literate Population845034
Illiterate Population1125854

Nearby Villages of Dathbanga ( Garo )

Dathbanga ( Garo ) 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 Dathbanga ( Garo )

Dathbanga ( Garo ) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tura to Dathbanga ( Garo ) is about 67.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dathbanga ( Garo )

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dathbanga ( Garo ) village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dathbanga ( Garo )

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dathbanga ( Garo )

Where is Dathbanga ( Garo ) located?

Dathbanga ( Garo ) village is located in Zikzak Subdivision, South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Dathbanga ( Garo )?

The pincode of Dathbanga ( Garo ) is 794106.

What is the population of Dathbanga ( Garo )?

Dathbanga ( Garo ) has a total population of 196, including 108 males and 88 females.

How many households are there in Dathbanga ( Garo )?

There are 34 households in Dathbanga ( Garo ).

What is the literacy rate in Dathbanga ( Garo )?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dathbanga ( Garo ) is 42.86%. Male literacy is 46.30% and female literacy is 38.64%.