Ranikor

Ranikor 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 Ranikor Block (CD) is 01983. The total area of Ranikor Subdivision is 695 km². Ranikor has a sex ratio of approximately 938 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Ranikor Subdivision

Ranikor Subdivision has a total of 161 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 Ranikor Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ranikor Subdivision

The population profile of Ranikor 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 Ranikor 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 41,218 people. Includes nearly 21,261 males and 19,957 females. Rural population is about 41,218 people.
• There are around 8,832 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,493 boys and 4,339 girls.
• Literate population is about 22,963 people. Non-literate population is around 18,255 people.
• There are nearly 7,453 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ranikor 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 Ranikor Subdivision is approximately 113 people, including 59 males and 54 females. Around 113 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ranikor Subdivision is about 37,677 people, including 19,217 males and 18,460 females. Around 37,677 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 59 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 59 people per sq. km.