Songmarenggre - Dadenggiri, West Garo Hills
Songmarenggre is a village situated in the Dadenggiri subdivision of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dadenggiri and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Tura.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Songmarenggre is 273175. The village falls under the 794003 pincode.
Songmarenggre village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Dadenggre Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Songmarenggre
According to the 2011 Census, Songmarenggre village had a total population of 306 people, including 160 males and 146 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.64%, with male literacy at 65.83% and female literacy at 61.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 306 | 160 | 146 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 40 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 295 | 153 | 142 |
| Literate Population | 154 | 79 | 75 |
| Illiterate Population | 152 | 81 | 71 |
Nearby Villages of Songmarenggre
Songmarenggre 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 Songmarenggre
Songmarenggre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tura to Songmarenggre is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Songmarenggre
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Songmarenggre village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Songmarenggre
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Songmarenggre village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Songmarenggre
Where is Songmarenggre located?
Songmarenggre village is located in Dadenggiri Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Songmarenggre?
The pincode of Songmarenggre is 794003.
What is the population of Songmarenggre?
Songmarenggre had a total population of 306, including 160 males and 146 females.
How many households are there in Songmarenggre?
Songmarenggre had 62 households.
What is the literacy rate in Songmarenggre?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Songmarenggre was 63.64%. Male literacy was 65.83% and female literacy was 61.48%.