Salain - Lumshnong, East Jaintia Hills

Salain is a village situated in the Lumshnong subdivision of East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 45 km from Saipung and around 115 km from Jowai.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salain is 279585.

Salain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Sutnga-saipung Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salain

As per Census 2011, Salain village has a total population of 66 people, consisting of 28 males and 38 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,357 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 66 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salain are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population662838
Child Population (0–6 yrs)13310
Scheduled Tribes (ST)652837
Illiterate Population662838

Nearby Villages of Salain

Salain is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Salain

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ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jowai to Salain is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Salain

Where is Salain located?

Salain village is located in Lumshnong Subdivision, East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the population of Salain?

Salain has a total population of 66, including 28 males and 38 females.

How many households are there in Salain?

There are 15 households in Salain.