Dadenggiri

Dadenggiri 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 Dadenggiri Block (CD) is 01963. The total area of Dadenggiri Subdivision is 617 km². Dadenggiri has a sex ratio of approximately 995 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Dadenggiri Subdivision

Dadenggiri Subdivision has a total of 130 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 Dadenggiri Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dadenggiri Subdivision

The population profile of Dadenggiri 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 Dadenggiri 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 41,595 people. Includes nearly 20,842 males and 20,753 females. Rural population is about 41,595 people.
• There are around 7,681 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,765 boys and 3,916 girls.
• Literate population is about 19,573 people. Non-literate population is around 22,022 people.
• There are nearly 8,025 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dadenggiri 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 Dadenggiri Subdivision is approximately 41 people, including 18 males and 23 females. Around 41 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dadenggiri Subdivision is about 40,351 people, including 20,207 males and 20,144 females. Around 40,351 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 67 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 67 people per sq. km.