South Garo Hills

South Garo Hills is a district and city located in Meghalaya State of India. This article provides an in depth look at South Garo Hills district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.

South Garo Hills District overview


South Garo Hills is Town in Meghalaya serves as administrative headquarter of South Garo Hills district. Total area of South Garo Hills District is 1,887 km² including 1,878 km² rural area and 9 km² urban area. There are 4 Subdivisions part of South Garo Hills District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of South Garo Hills District, South Garo Hills has 804 villages.

Rongara is the largest tehsil in South Garo Hills district by area covering 587 km2 and Gasuapara is the smallest tehsil in South Garo Hills district by area covering 420 km2. Baghmara is the largest tehsil by population while Rongara is the smallest tehsil by population in South Garo Hills district.

Population of South Garo Hills District


As of the 2011 census, South Garo Hills district has a population of approximately 142,334 peoples which is divided into urban population of 13,131 and rular population of 129,203. The population density in South Garo Hills region is about 75.4 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 73,170 69,164 142,334
Rural 66,470 62,733 129,203
Urban 6,700 6,431 13,131

Households of South Garo Hills District


There are about 24,527 houses in the district, including 2,351 urban houses and 22,176 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.8 people

Type Households
Total 24,527
Rural 22,176
Urban 2,351

List Of Subdivision in South Garo Hills District


South Garo Hills district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 4 tehsils in South Garo Hills district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in South Garo Hills:

Subdivision Area(km²) Population
Baghmara 442.0 50,617
Chokpot 438.0 40,478
Gasuapara 420.0 28,216
Rongara 587.0 23,023

Frequently Asked Question About South Garo Hills District


How many villages are there in South Garo Hills district ?

There are 804 villages in the South Garo Hills district.

What is the population of South Garo Hills district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of South Garo Hills district is 142,334

How many town or city are there in South Garo Hills district ?

There are 1 town or city in the South Garo Hills district.

How many Subdivision in South Garo Hills district ?

There are 4 Subdivision in South Garo Hills district.

Which is the largest Subdivision in South Garo Hills district

Rongara is the largest Subdivision in South Garo Hills district.

Which is the smallest Subdivision in South Garo Hills district ?

Gasuapara is the smallest Subdivision in South Garo Hills district.

Which is the most populated Subdivision in South Garo Hills district ?

Baghmara is the most populated Subdivision in South Garo Hills district.

Which is the least populated Subdivision in South Garo Hills district ?

Rongara is the most least populated Subdivision in South Garo Hills district.

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