Shyrwang - Saipung, East Jaintia Hills

Shyrwang is a village situated in the Saipung subdivision of East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 51 km from Saipung and around 67 km from Jowai.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyrwang is 279520. The village falls under the 793200 pincode.

Shyrwang 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 Shyrwang

As per Census 2011, Shyrwang village has a total population of 139 people, consisting of 76 males and 63 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 828 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 47 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1397663
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382216
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1387662
Literate Population472126
Illiterate Population925537

Nearby Villages of Shyrwang

Shyrwang 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 Shyrwang

Public transport in the Shyrwang is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jowai to Shyrwang is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shyrwang

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shyrwang village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Shyrwang

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shyrwang village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shyrwang

Where is Shyrwang located?

Shyrwang village is located in Saipung Subdivision, East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Shyrwang?

The pincode of Shyrwang is 793200.

What is the population of Shyrwang?

Shyrwang has a total population of 139, including 76 males and 63 females.

How many households are there in Shyrwang?

There are 25 households in Shyrwang.

What is the literacy rate in Shyrwang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shyrwang is 33.81%. Male literacy is 27.63% and female literacy is 41.27%.