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
As per Census 2011, Dura Songma village has a total population of 671 people, consisting of 344 males and 327 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 657 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dura Songma are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 671 | 344 | 327 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 108 | 62 | 46 |
| 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 has a total population of 671, including 344 males and 327 females.
How many households are there in Dura Songma?
There are 122 households in Dura Songma.
What is the literacy rate in Dura Songma?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dura Songma is 72.73%. Male literacy is 72.97% and female literacy is 72.48%.