Songkonggre - Rongram, West Garo Hills
Songkonggre is a village situated in the Rongram subdivision of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rongram and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Tura.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Songkonggre is 273597. The village falls under the 794002 pincode.
Songkonggre 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 Songkonggre
According to the 2011 Census, Songkonggre village had a total population of 86 people, including 43 males and 43 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.70%, with male literacy at 55.26% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.
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 | 86 | 43 | 43 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 82 | 42 | 40 |
| Literate Population | 39 | 21 | 18 |
| Illiterate Population | 47 | 22 | 25 |
Nearby Villages of Songkonggre
Songkonggre 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 Songkonggre
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Songkonggre.
| 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 Songkonggre is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Songkonggre
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Songkonggre village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Songkonggre
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Songkonggre 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Songkonggre
Where is Songkonggre located?
Songkonggre village is located in Rongram Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Songkonggre?
The pincode of Songkonggre is 794002.
What is the population of Songkonggre?
Songkonggre had a total population of 86, including 43 males and 43 females.
How many households are there in Songkonggre?
Songkonggre had 17 households.
What is the literacy rate in Songkonggre?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Songkonggre was 52.70%. Male literacy was 55.26% and female literacy was 50.00%.