Betasing

Betasing is a Town and Subdivision in West 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 Betasing Block (CD) is 01966. The total area of Betasing Subdivision is 261 km². Betasing has a sex ratio of approximately 984 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Betasing Subdivision

Betasing Subdivision has a total of 196 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 Betasing Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Betasing Subdivision

The population profile of Betasing 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 Betasing 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 72,103 people. Includes nearly 36,340 males and 35,763 females. Rural population is about 72,103 people.
• There are around 12,486 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,370 boys and 6,116 girls.
• Literate population is about 40,857 people. Non-literate population is around 31,246 people.
• There are nearly 13,881 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Betasing 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 Betasing Subdivision is approximately 305 people, including 166 males and 139 females. Around 305 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Betasing Subdivision is about 65,776 people, including 33,002 males and 32,774 females. Around 65,776 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 276 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 276 people per sq. km.