Dalu

Dalu 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 Dalu Block (CD) is 01969. The total area of Dalu Subdivision is 599 km². Dalu has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Dalu Subdivision

Dalu Subdivision has a total of 195 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 Dalu Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dalu Subdivision

The population profile of Dalu 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 Dalu 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 54,095 people. Includes nearly 27,351 males and 26,744 females. Rural population is about 54,095 people.
• There are around 9,559 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,883 boys and 4,676 girls.
• Literate population is about 31,435 people. Non-literate population is around 22,660 people.
• There are nearly 10,169 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dalu 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 Dalu Subdivision is approximately 464 people, including 247 males and 217 females. Around 464 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dalu Subdivision is about 47,108 people, including 23,568 males and 23,540 females. Around 47,108 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 90 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 90 people per sq. km.