Pongkong

Pongkong is a village located in Laju circle of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Laju (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Khonsa.

Pongkong has its own place in the vibrant Tirap region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Pongkong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pongkong is 264583. Khonsa is nearest town to Pongkong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

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Population of Pongkong

Below is a concise population overview of Pongkong as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 370 181 189
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 95 47 48
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 366 180 186
Literate Population 72 53 19
Illiterate Population 298 128 170

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Pongkong village:

  • The total population of Pongkong village is around 370, including approximately 181 males and 189 females, with a sex ratio of 1044 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 95 children aged 0–6 years in Pongkong village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Pongkong village has 366 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Pongkong village is about 19.46%, with male literacy at 29.28% and female literacy at 10.05%.
  • There are around 79 households in Pongkong village.

Connectivity of Pongkong

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pongkong. As per the 2011 stats, Pongkong had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Pongkong

Knowing the nearby villages of Pongkong helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pongkong.

Lower Sinnu Raho Longliang Liangchen Sangliam Upper Kolam Lower Kolam Tutnyu New Kothung Old Kothung Nogna

Frequently Asked Questions about Pongkong

Where is Pongkong located?
Pongkong village is situated in Laju Circle, within the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the population of Pongkong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pongkong is 370, with 181 males and 189 females.
How many households are there in Pongkong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Pongkong village has a total of 79 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pongkong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pongkong is 19.46%. The male literacy rate is 29.28%, while the female literacy rate is 10.05%.