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, the sub-district code of Nongstoin Block (CD) is 01980. The total area of Nongstoin Subdivision is 940 km², which includes 864.45 km² of rural area and 76.00 km² of urban area. Nongstoin has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.

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 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 Nongstoin Subdivision is around 81,840 people. This includes 41,035 males and 40,805 females. Rural population is about 53,098 (26,783 males and 26,315 females), while urban population is nearly 28,742 (14,252 males and 14,490 females).
• Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,206 of the population, with 9,608 boys and 9,598 girls. Rural areas have 13,033 children, and urban areas have about 6,173 children in this age group.
• There are approximately 50,583 literate people in Nongstoin Subdivision, including 25,537 literate males and 25,046 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 30,737 individuals and urban literacy covers around 19,846 people.
• About 31,257 people in Nongstoin Subdivision are not literate, including 15,498 males and 15,759 females. Rural areas include 22,361 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,896 individuals.
• The tehsil has around 13,404 households, with 8,670 in villages and 4,734 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nongstoin 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 Nongstoin Subdivision is approximately 24 people, including 12 males and 12 females. Around 7 people live in rural parts. Nearly 17 people reside in urban areas.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nongstoin Subdivision is about 80,934 people, including 40,566 males and 40,368 females. Around 52,520 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 28,414 live in towns or urban regions.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 87 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 61 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 378 people per sq. km.