All Information About Samanda Subdistrict
Detailed information about Samanda Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Samanda is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Samanda - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1974 |
| District | East Garo Hills |
| Census Code 2011 | 1974 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 0 |
| Number of Villages | 175 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tura (Code: 202) |
| Assembly Constituency | Songsak (Code: 1717) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Songsak | Dr. Mukul Sangma ( 2018) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2023 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Samanda Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
56,235
M: 28,903
F: 27,332 |
| Rural |
31,638
M: 16,168
F: 15,470 |
| Urban |
24,597
M: 12,735
F: 11,862 |
Number of Households: 10,128
Population Distribution
Total: 56,235 (Male: 28,903, Female: 27,332)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,951 (Male: 5,067, Female: 4,884)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 346 (Male: 211, Female: 135)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 51,775 (Male: 26,050, Female: 25,725)
Literate Population
Total: 36,496 (Male: 19,780, Female: 16,716)
Illiterate Population
Total: 19,739 (Male: 9,123, Female: 10,616)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 20,709 (Male: 12,719, Female: 7,990)
Main Workers
Total: 15,244 (Male: 11,285, Female: 3,959)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,465 (Male: 1,434, Female: 4,031)
Non-Workers
Total: 35,526 (Male: 16,184, Female: 19,342)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,390 (Male: 5,169, Female: 2,221)
- Agricultural Laborers: 592 (Male: 315, Female: 277)
- Household Industry Workers: 113 (Male: 75, Female: 38)
- Other Workers: 7,149 (Male: 5,726, Female: 1,423)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,821 (Male: 677, Female: 3,144)
- Agricultural Laborers: 603 (Male: 192, Female: 411)
- Household Industry Workers: 70 (Male: 27, Female: 43)
- Other Workers: 971 (Male: 538, Female: 433)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Samanda Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
56,235
M: 28,903
F: 27,332 |
| Rural |
31,638
M: 16,168
F: 15,470 |
| Urban |
24,597
M: 12,735
F: 11,862 |
Number of Households: 10,128
Population Distribution
Total: 56,235 (Male: 28,903, Female: 27,332)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,951 (Male: 5,067, Female: 4,884)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 346 (Male: 211, Female: 135)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 51,775 (Male: 26,050, Female: 25,725)
Literate Population
Total: 36,496 (Male: 19,780, Female: 16,716)
Illiterate Population
Total: 19,739 (Male: 9,123, Female: 10,616)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 20,709 (Male: 12,719, Female: 7,990)
Main Workers
Total: 15,244 (Male: 11,285, Female: 3,959)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,465 (Male: 1,434, Female: 4,031)
Non-Workers
Total: 35,526 (Male: 16,184, Female: 19,342)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,390 (Male: 5,169, Female: 2,221)
- Agricultural Laborers: 592 (Male: 315, Female: 277)
- Household Industry Workers: 113 (Male: 75, Female: 38)
- Other Workers: 7,149 (Male: 5,726, Female: 1,423)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,821 (Male: 677, Female: 3,144)
- Agricultural Laborers: 603 (Male: 192, Female: 411)
- Household Industry Workers: 70 (Male: 27, Female: 43)
- Other Workers: 971 (Male: 538, Female: 433)
Grampanchayat List of Samanda Tehsil/Taluka
Samanda Tehsil comprises 0 Gram Panchayats and 175 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Samanda. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Samanda
Samanda is located in the East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya State, India.
Samanda Tehsil has 175 villages.
Samanda has a total of 0 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Samanda is 56,235.
In Samanda, there are 28,903 males and 27,332 females.
There are 9,951 children in Samanda, comprising 5,067 males and 4,884 females.
In Samanda, the literate population is 36,496 (19,780 males and 16,716 females). The illiterate population is 19,739 (9,123 males and 10,616 females).