Songgitalgre - Rongram, West Garo Hills
Songgitalgre is a village situated in the Rongram subdivision of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 59 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rongram and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Tura.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Songgitalgre is 273454. The village falls under the 794002 pincode.
For political representation, the village falls under the Dadenggre Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Songgitalgre
According to the 2011 Census, Songgitalgre village had a total population of 283 people, including 148 males and 135 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.66%, with male literacy at 88.14% and female literacy at 74.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.
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 | 283 | 148 | 135 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 30 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 279 | 145 | 134 |
| Literate Population | 187 | 104 | 83 |
| Illiterate Population | 96 | 44 | 52 |
Nearby Villages of Songgitalgre
Songgitalgre 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 Songgitalgre
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Songgitalgre.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tura to Songgitalgre is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Songgitalgre
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Songgitalgre village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Songgitalgre
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Songgitalgre 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 Songgitalgre
Where is Songgitalgre located?
Songgitalgre village is located in Rongram Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Songgitalgre?
The pincode of Songgitalgre is 794002.
What is the population of Songgitalgre?
Songgitalgre had a total population of 283, including 148 males and 135 females.
How many households are there in Songgitalgre?
Songgitalgre had 56 households.
What is the literacy rate in Songgitalgre?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Songgitalgre was 81.66%. Male literacy was 88.14% and female literacy was 74.77%.