All Information About Songsak Subdistrict
Detailed information about Songsak Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Songsak is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Songsak - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1973 |
| District | East Garo Hills |
| Census Code 2011 | 1973 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 0 |
| Number of Villages | 182 |
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 Songsak Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
53,107
M: 26,862
F: 26,245 |
| Rural |
53,107
M: 26,862
F: 26,245 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 10,142
Population Distribution
Total: 53,107 (Male: 26,862, Female: 26,245)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 10,699 (Male: 5,381, Female: 5,318)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 66 (Male: 34, Female: 32)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 51,225 (Male: 25,853, Female: 25,372)
Literate Population
Total: 26,505 (Male: 14,547, Female: 11,958)
Illiterate Population
Total: 26,602 (Male: 12,315, Female: 14,287)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 22,934 (Male: 12,455, Female: 10,479)
Main Workers
Total: 16,906 (Male: 10,769, Female: 6,137)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,028 (Male: 1,686, Female: 4,342)
Non-Workers
Total: 30,173 (Male: 14,407, Female: 15,766)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,172 (Male: 8,341, Female: 4,831)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,658 (Male: 1,006, Female: 652)
- Household Industry Workers: 318 (Male: 137, Female: 181)
- Other Workers: 1,758 (Male: 1,285, Female: 473)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,157 (Male: 660, Female: 2,497)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,148 (Male: 689, Female: 1,459)
- Household Industry Workers: 171 (Male: 29, Female: 142)
- Other Workers: 552 (Male: 308, Female: 244)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Songsak Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
53,107
M: 26,862
F: 26,245 |
| Rural |
53,107
M: 26,862
F: 26,245 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 10,142
Population Distribution
Total: 53,107 (Male: 26,862, Female: 26,245)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 10,699 (Male: 5,381, Female: 5,318)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 66 (Male: 34, Female: 32)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 51,225 (Male: 25,853, Female: 25,372)
Literate Population
Total: 26,505 (Male: 14,547, Female: 11,958)
Illiterate Population
Total: 26,602 (Male: 12,315, Female: 14,287)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 22,934 (Male: 12,455, Female: 10,479)
Main Workers
Total: 16,906 (Male: 10,769, Female: 6,137)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,028 (Male: 1,686, Female: 4,342)
Non-Workers
Total: 30,173 (Male: 14,407, Female: 15,766)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,172 (Male: 8,341, Female: 4,831)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,658 (Male: 1,006, Female: 652)
- Household Industry Workers: 318 (Male: 137, Female: 181)
- Other Workers: 1,758 (Male: 1,285, Female: 473)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,157 (Male: 660, Female: 2,497)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,148 (Male: 689, Female: 1,459)
- Household Industry Workers: 171 (Male: 29, Female: 142)
- Other Workers: 552 (Male: 308, Female: 244)
Grampanchayat List of Songsak Tehsil/Taluka
Songsak Tehsil comprises 0 Gram Panchayats and 182 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Songsak. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Songsak
Songsak is located in the East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya State, India.
Songsak Tehsil has 182 villages.
Songsak has a total of 0 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Songsak is 53,107.
In Songsak, there are 26,862 males and 26,245 females.
There are 10,699 children in Songsak, comprising 5,381 males and 5,318 females.
In Songsak, the literate population is 26,505 (14,547 males and 11,958 females). The illiterate population is 26,602 (12,315 males and 14,287 females).