West Garo Hills
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About West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
West Garo Hills district, in Meghalaya, had a population of 6,43,291, a literacy rate of 55.8%, a sex ratio of 984 and a urban households of 11.8%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 6,43,291 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 984 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 11.8% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 55.8% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 51.8% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 8 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 1.7% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 39.8% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 32.5% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 62.8% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 32.5% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 1.0% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 5.6% | % of households |
| Television | 22.2% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 29.0% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 2.3% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 6.9% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 6.3% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 13.2% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 46.7% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 40.5% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 16.1% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 2.1% | % of households |
Tehsils in West Garo Hills (6)
Selsella (321 villages), Rongram (186 villages), Tikrikilla (199 villages), Dalu (147 villages), Dadenggiri (115 villages), Gambegre (152 villages).
Largest villages (of 1,120)
Charbatapara, Maulakandi, Kaimbatapara, Shyamding ( Garo ), Phershakandi, Bangalkata, Pushkanipara, Lower Phulbari (Bazar), Chibinang, Dadenggre, Sidakandi, Pathorkata, Hallidayganj, Broshibanda, Chibra Agal.