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 information the sub-district code of Mairang Block (CD) is 01982. Total area of mairang subdivision is 877 km² including 856.66 km² rural area and 20.63 km² urban area. Mairang subdivision has a population of 82,437 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,363 while rural population is 68,074. Mairang has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females for every 1,000 males. Mairang subdivision has a population density of 93.97 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,124 houses in the sub-district, including 2,452 urban houses and 11,672 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.38% population of mairang subdivision is literate, out of which 60.66% males and 64.12% females are literate.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mairang Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.