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) |
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1 | Betasing | 261 | 72,103 |
2 | Dadenggiri | 617 | 41,595 |
3 | Dalu | 599 | 54,095 |
4 | Gambegre | 391 | 33,546 |
5 | Rongram | 622 | 1,33,756 |
6 | Selsella | 535 | 1,75,206 |
7 | Tikrikilla | 330 | 58,388 |
8 | Zikzak | 322 | 74,602 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.