All Information About Jirang Subdistrict
Detailed information about Jirang Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Jirang is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Jirang - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1986 |
| District | Ri Bhoi |
| Census Code 2011 | 1986 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 0 |
| Number of Villages | 114 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Shillong (Code: 201) |
| Assembly Constituency | Jirang (Code: 1663) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Jirang | Sosthenes Sohtun ( 2018) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2023 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jirang Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
30,919
M: 15,934
F: 14,985 |
| Rural |
30,919
M: 15,934
F: 14,985 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 5,934
Population Distribution
Total: 30,919 (Male: 15,934, Female: 14,985)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 6,372 (Male: 3,291, Female: 3,081)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 17 (Male: 10, Female: 7)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 30,193 (Male: 15,523, Female: 14,670)
Literate Population
Total: 18,316 (Male: 9,885, Female: 8,431)
Illiterate Population
Total: 12,603 (Male: 6,049, Female: 6,554)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 12,997 (Male: 7,555, Female: 5,442)
Main Workers
Total: 11,646 (Male: 6,935, Female: 4,711)
Marginal Workers
Total: 1,351 (Male: 620, Female: 731)
Non-Workers
Total: 17,922 (Male: 8,379, Female: 9,543)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,541 (Male: 5,001, Female: 3,540)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,775 (Male: 1,145, Female: 630)
- Household Industry Workers: 324 (Male: 48, Female: 276)
- Other Workers: 1,006 (Male: 741, Female: 265)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 904 (Male: 380, Female: 524)
- Agricultural Laborers: 176 (Male: 102, Female: 74)
- Household Industry Workers: 76 (Male: 14, Female: 62)
- Other Workers: 195 (Male: 124, Female: 71)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jirang Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
30,919
M: 15,934
F: 14,985 |
| Rural |
30,919
M: 15,934
F: 14,985 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 5,934
Population Distribution
Total: 30,919 (Male: 15,934, Female: 14,985)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 6,372 (Male: 3,291, Female: 3,081)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 17 (Male: 10, Female: 7)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 30,193 (Male: 15,523, Female: 14,670)
Literate Population
Total: 18,316 (Male: 9,885, Female: 8,431)
Illiterate Population
Total: 12,603 (Male: 6,049, Female: 6,554)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 12,997 (Male: 7,555, Female: 5,442)
Main Workers
Total: 11,646 (Male: 6,935, Female: 4,711)
Marginal Workers
Total: 1,351 (Male: 620, Female: 731)
Non-Workers
Total: 17,922 (Male: 8,379, Female: 9,543)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,541 (Male: 5,001, Female: 3,540)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,775 (Male: 1,145, Female: 630)
- Household Industry Workers: 324 (Male: 48, Female: 276)
- Other Workers: 1,006 (Male: 741, Female: 265)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 904 (Male: 380, Female: 524)
- Agricultural Laborers: 176 (Male: 102, Female: 74)
- Household Industry Workers: 76 (Male: 14, Female: 62)
- Other Workers: 195 (Male: 124, Female: 71)
Grampanchayat List of Jirang Tehsil/Taluka
Jirang Tehsil comprises 0 Gram Panchayats and 114 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Jirang. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jirang
Jirang is located in the Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya State, India.
Jirang Tehsil has 114 villages.
Jirang has a total of 0 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Jirang is 30,919.
In Jirang, there are 15,934 males and 14,985 females.
There are 6,372 children in Jirang, comprising 3,291 males and 3,081 females.
In Jirang, the literate population is 18,316 (9,885 males and 8,431 females). The illiterate population is 12,603 (6,049 males and 6,554 females).