Saipung Subdivision - East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Saipung is an administrative subdivision in the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Saipung is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Ditokcherra, while the nearest airport is Silchar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 846 km², including 846.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Saipung Subdivision
Saipung Subdivision has a total of 82 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bamkhosngi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Daistong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Fiangpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Jalaphet Bri-Sumer | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Jalaphet Bri-Sutnga | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Jarain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Jongria Old | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Jongria Thar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Khahnar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Khaidong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Khannar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Kharoh | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Khoingoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kremmyrsiang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kseh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Kulpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Kyrluh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Lakasein | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Lalzal | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Lamyrsiang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Larket | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Latyrke | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Lelad | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Lumbangla | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Lumpdeng | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 27 | Lumsharing | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 28 | Lumshyrngan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Lumthari | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Lungmaicham | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Lura | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Mookhain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Mooknor | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Moolait Bri Sutnga | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Moolamylliang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Moolasngi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Moolasngi Old | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 38 | Moopad | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Mooriap | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Mualcheng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Mualhoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Muallian | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Mualsei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Mukroh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Mulait Bri-Sumer | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Mutong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Mynthlu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Mynthning | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Myntriang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 50 | Narwan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | New Tlangmoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 52 | Ngaibang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 53 | Pala | Rural | Not applicable |
| 54 | Pashur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 55 | Sahkai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 56 | Saibual | Rural | Not applicable |
| 57 | Saipung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 58 | Sakhain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 59 | Sakhain Moolimen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 60 | Samasi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 61 | Saphak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 62 | Saron | Rural | Not applicable |
| 63 | Seijronghong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 64 | Shnongrim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 65 | Shnongthymme | Rural | Not applicable |
| 66 | Shyrwang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 67 | Simlei | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 68 | Situng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 69 | Tangnub | Rural | Not applicable |
| 70 | Tangsko | Rural | Not applicable |
| 71 | Teizol | Rural | Not applicable |
| 72 | Thuruk | Rural | Not applicable |
| 73 | Tlangmoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 74 | Tlangpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 75 | Tluh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 76 | Tongseng Nongkhlieh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 77 | Tuidam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 78 | Tuituk | Rural | Not applicable |
| 79 | Tympiah Kasu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 80 | Umkboh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 81 | Umkyrpong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 82 | Umthe | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Saipung Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Saipung Subdivision has a total population of 37,107 people, consisting of 18,605 males and 18,502 females. There are 6,253 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 44 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,107 | 37,107 | 0 |
| Male Population | 18,605 | 18,605 | 0 |
| Female Population | 18,502 | 18,502 | 0 |
| Total Households | 6,253 | 6,253 | 0 |
| Population Density | 44 / km² | 44 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 15,810 literate people and 9,430 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 36,524 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,430 | 9,430 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 15,810 | 15,810 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,297 | 21,297 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 36,524 | 36,524 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.