Mairang

Mairang is a Town and Subdivision in West Khasi 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 Mairang Block (CD) is 01982. The total area of Mairang Subdivision is 877 km², which includes 856.66 km² of rural area and 20.63 km² of urban area. Mairang has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Mairang Subdivision

Mairang Subdivision has a total of 143 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 Mairang Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mairang Subdivision

The population profile of Mairang 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 Mairang 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 of Mairang Subdivision is around 82,437 people. This includes 41,394 males and 41,043 females. Rural population is about 68,074 (34,311 males and 33,763 females), while urban population is nearly 14,363 (7,083 males and 7,280 females).
• Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,624 of the population, with 9,512 boys and 9,112 girls. Rural areas have 15,893 children, and urban areas have about 2,731 children in this age group.
• There are approximately 51,427 literate people in Mairang Subdivision, including 25,111 literate males and 26,316 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 41,168 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,259 people.
• About 31,010 people in Mairang Subdivision are not literate, including 16,283 males and 14,727 females. Rural areas include 26,906 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,104 individuals.
• The tehsil has around 14,124 households, with 11,672 in villages and 2,452 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mairang 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 Mairang Subdivision is approximately 9 people, including 5 males and 4 females. Around 3 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6 people reside in urban areas.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mairang Subdivision is about 81,500 people, including 40,920 males and 40,580 females. Around 67,272 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 14,228 live in towns or urban regions.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 94 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 79 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 696 people per sq. km.