Gandigiri(Garo) - Zikzak, South West Garo Hills

Gandigiri(Garo) is a village situated in the Zikzak subdivision of South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 24 km from Zikzak and around 85 km from Tura.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandigiri(Garo) is 273844. The village falls under the 794001 pincode.

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

Population of Gandigiri(Garo)

As per Census 2011, Gandigiri(Garo) village has a total population of 151 people, consisting of 72 males and 79 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 122 literate and 29 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1517279
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1517279
Literate Population1225765
Illiterate Population291514

Nearby Villages of Gandigiri(Garo)

Gandigiri(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 Gandigiri(Garo)

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

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tura to Gandigiri(Garo) is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandigiri(Garo)

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

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

Health Facilities in Gandigiri(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 Gandigiri(Garo) village are given below:

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

FAQs about Gandigiri(Garo)

Where is Gandigiri(Garo) located?

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

What is the pincode of Gandigiri(Garo)?

The pincode of Gandigiri(Garo) is 794001.

What is the population of Gandigiri(Garo)?

Gandigiri(Garo) has a total population of 151, including 72 males and 79 females.

How many households are there in Gandigiri(Garo)?

There are 31 households in Gandigiri(Garo).

What is the literacy rate in Gandigiri(Garo)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandigiri(Garo) is 80.79%. Male literacy is 79.17% and female literacy is 82.28%.