Nongstoin

Nongstoin 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 Nongstoin Block (CD) is 01980. Total area of nongstoin subdivision is 940 km² including 864.45 km² rural area and 76.00 km² urban area. Nongstoin subdivision has a population of 81,840 peoples, out of which urban population is 28,742 while rural population is 53,098. Nongstoin has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females for every 1,000 males. Nongstoin subdivision has a population density of 87.02 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 13,404 houses in the sub-district, including 4,734 urban houses and 8,670 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.81% population of nongstoin subdivision is literate, out of which 62.23% males and 61.38% females are literate.

List of Villages in Nongstoin Subdivision

Nongstoin Subdivision has a total of 232 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 Nongstoin Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Nongstoin Subdivision

The population profile of Nongstoin 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 Nongstoin'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 Nongstoin 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.