Sub-Division at a Glance
Administrative Profile
- Status: Civil Sub-Division
- C&RD Block: Dadenggre Block, Batabari Block, Demdema Block, Selsella Block
- Headquarters: Dadenggre
- Key Offices: SDO (Civil), SDPO, Community Health Centre (CHC)
Geographical & Demographic Highlights
| Topography | Rolling foothills and fertile lowlands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical / Sub-tropical; warmer and more humid than Shillong |
| Principal Tribes | Garo, Rabha, Hajong, Koch |
| Language | Garo, English, Hindi |
Economy, Infrastructure & Connectivity
Economic Pillars
- Cash Crops: Ginger, Black Pepper, Broom Grass
- Horticulture: Pineapple, Banana, Areca Nut
- Emerging Industry: Rubber plantations
Connectivity
- Distance to Tura: ~45 km
- Distance to Guwahati: ~240 km
- Key Roads: Tura-Dadenggre Road, Dadenggre–Guwahati Road
Fact Sheet of Dadenggre Region
Population & Demographics
| Total Population | ~41,595 |
|---|---|
| Total Households | ~8,025 |
| Literacy Rate | ~68% – 72% |
| Sex Ratio | ~960 females per 1000 males |
| Number of Villages | 132 |
Land Use & Agriculture
| Fruit | Pineapple, Banana, Mango |
|---|---|
| Spices | Ginger, Turmeric, Black Pepper |
| Plantation | Rubber, Betel Nut, Teak, Broom Grass |
| Staple | Lowland Paddy |