Dura Songma - Rongram, West Garo Hills
Dura Songma is a village situated in the Rongram subdivision of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 11.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rongram and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Tura.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dura Songma is 273584. The village falls under the 794002 pincode.
Dura Songma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the North tura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dura Songma
According to the 2011 Census, Dura Songma village had a total population of 671 people, including 344 males and 327 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.68%, with male literacy at 89.01% and female literacy at 84.34%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 657.
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 | 671 | 344 | 327 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 108 | 62 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 657 | 335 | 322 |
| Literate Population | 488 | 251 | 237 |
| Illiterate Population | 183 | 93 | 90 |
Nearby Villages of Dura Songma
Dura Songma 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 Dura Songma
Public transport in the Dura Songma 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 Dura Songma is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dura Songma
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dura Songma village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Dura Songma
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dura Songma village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Dura Songma
Where is Dura Songma located?
Dura Songma village is located in Rongram Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Dura Songma?
The pincode of Dura Songma is 794002.
What is the population of Dura Songma?
Dura Songma had a total population of 671, including 344 males and 327 females.
How many households are there in Dura Songma?
Dura Songma had 122 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dura Songma?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dura Songma was 86.68%. Male literacy was 89.01% and female literacy was 84.34%.