West Garo Hills

West Garo Hills is a district in the Meghalaya State of India. The total area of West Garo Hills district is 3,677 km², which includes 3,658.68 km² of rural area and 18.32 km² of urban area. There are about 1,577 villages in West Garo Hills district.

For administrative convenience, West Garo Hills district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 8 subdivisions in West Garo Hills district. Here is the list of all West Garo Hills Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in West Garo Hills District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Betasing26172,103
2Dadenggiri61741,595
3Dalu59954,095
4Gambegre39133,546
5Rongram6221,33,756
6Selsella5351,75,206
7Tikrikilla33058,388
8Zikzak32274,602

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Rongram is the largest subdivision in west garo hills district, covering an area of 622.00 km², while Betasing is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 261.00 km². Selsella is the most populous, whereas Gambegre is the least populous subdivision in west garo hills district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Rongram Selsella
Smallest Tehsil Betasing Betasing

Population of West Garo Hills District

The population of West Garo Hills offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of West Garo Hills, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 6,43,291 5,68,433 74,858
Total Male Population 3,24,159 2,86,923 37,236
Total Female Population 3,19,132 2,81,510 37,622
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,12,514 1,03,630 8,884
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 56,950 52,362 4,588
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 55,564 51,268 4,296
Literate Population 3,58,702 2,98,448 60,254
Literate Male Population 1,93,438 1,63,020 30,418
Literate Female Population 1,65,264 1,35,428 29,836
Illiterate Population 2,84,589 2,69,985 14,604
Illiterate Male Population 1,30,721 1,23,903 6,818
Illiterate Female Population 1,53,868 1,46,082 7,786
Households 1,23,352 1,09,609 13,743

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of West Garo Hills district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of West Garo Hills district is 6,43,291, including 3,24,159 males and 3,19,132 females. In rural areas, it is 5,68,433, including 2,86,923 males and 2,81,510 females. In urban areas, it is 74,858, including 37,236 males and 37,622 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in West Garo Hills district is 1,12,514, including 56,950 boys and 55,564 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,03,630, including 52,362 boys and 51,268 girls. In urban areas, it is 8,884, including 4,588 boys and 4,296 girls.
  • Literate population in West Garo Hills district is around 3,58,702, including 1,93,438 males and 1,65,264 females. In rural areas, it is 2,98,448, including 1,63,020 males and 1,35,428 females. In urban areas, it is 60,254, including 30,418 males and 29,836 females.
  • Illiterate population in West Garo Hills district is about 2,84,589, including 1,30,721 males and 1,53,868 females. In rural areas, it is 2,69,985, including 1,23,903 males and 1,46,082 females. In urban areas, it is 14,604, including 6,818 males and 7,786 females.
  • There are about 1,23,352 households in West Garo Hills district, including 1,09,609 in rural areas and 13,743 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within West Garo Hills. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 8,810 6,249 2,561
SC Male Population 4,535 3,197 1,338
SC Female Population 4,275 3,052 1,223
Total ST Population 4,74,009 4,20,285 53,724
ST Male Population 2,36,772 2,10,724 26,048
ST Female Population 2,37,237 2,09,561 27,676
Population Density 175 / km² 155 / km² 4,086 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of West Garo Hills district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in West Garo Hills district is approximately 8,810, including 4,535 males and 4,275 females. In rural areas, it is 6,249, including 3,197 males and 3,052 females. In urban areas, it is 2,561, including 1,338 males and 1,223 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in West Garo Hills district is about 4,74,009, including 2,36,772 males and 2,37,237 females. In rural areas, it is 4,20,285, including 2,10,724 males and 2,09,561 females. In urban areas, it is 53,724, including 26,048 males and 27,676 females.
  • Overall population density of West Garo Hills district is around 175 people per km². Rural areas have about 155 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,086 people per km².