Zikzak

Zikzak 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 Zikzak Block (CD) is 01967. The total area of Zikzak Subdivision is 322 km². Zikzak has a sex ratio of approximately 970 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Zikzak Subdivision

Zikzak Subdivision has a total of 214 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 Zikzak Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Zikzak Subdivision

The population profile of Zikzak 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 Zikzak 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 74,602 people. Includes nearly 37,867 males and 36,735 females. Rural population is about 74,602 people.
• There are around 12,918 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,525 boys and 6,393 girls.
• Literate population is about 41,415 people. Non-literate population is around 33,187 people.
• There are nearly 15,112 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Zikzak 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 Zikzak Subdivision is approximately 1,703 people, including 864 males and 839 females. Around 1,703 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Zikzak Subdivision is about 49,862 people, including 25,180 males and 24,682 females. Around 49,862 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 232 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 232 people per sq. km.