Selsella

Selsella 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 Selsella Block (CD) is 01962. The total area of Selsella Subdivision is 535 km². Selsella has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Selsella Subdivision

Selsella Subdivision has a total of 341 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 Selsella Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Selsella Subdivision

The population profile of Selsella 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 Selsella 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 1,75,206 people. Includes nearly 88,349 males and 86,857 females. Rural population is about 1,75,206 people.
• There are around 34,198 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 17,306 boys and 16,892 girls.
• Literate population is about 78,076 people. Non-literate population is around 97,130 people.
• There are nearly 33,999 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Selsella 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 Selsella Subdivision is approximately 3,046 people, including 1,547 males and 1,499 females. Around 3,046 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Selsella Subdivision is about 78,712 people, including 39,174 males and 39,538 females. Around 78,712 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 328 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 328 people per sq. km.