Wapung Subdivision - East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Wapung 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. Wapung is the main town for most villages within the subdivision.
The total area of the subdivision is 1,280 km², including 1,280.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Wapung Subdivision
Wapung Subdivision has a total of 73 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 | Bataw | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Borhgat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Byndihati | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Byrwai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Cham Cham | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Deinsatlang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Deinshalalu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Demlakang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Diengshynrum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Dkhiah East | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Dkhiah West | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Iapmala | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Iongkaluh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Iurim Khliehshnong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Jalyiah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kairang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Khliehmyntriang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Khliehriat East | Both | Not applicable |
| 19 | Khliehriat West | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Kongong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Kwator | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Lad Lakadong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Lad Wah Wapung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Ladrymbai Datsimpein | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Ladrymbai Dongwah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Ladrymbai Khlieh Dupon | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Ladrymbai-B | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Lakadong Umlatdoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Lakadong Ummat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Lama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Lumchyrmit | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Lumputhoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Lumshken | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Mookhep | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Mookympad | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Moolamanoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Moolang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Moonongtdu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Moopala | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Moowakhu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Mukhaialong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Musniang Jongden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Musniang Rim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Mutong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Natbor | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Nongthymme | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Pamrakmai Shnong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Pamrapaithlu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Pdeinwahkhynriam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 50 | Pynthorsale | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | Pynurkba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 52 | Ram-U-Chen | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 53 | Rangad | Rural | Not applicable |
| 54 | Rashai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 55 | Rymbai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 56 | Shilliang Umshong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 57 | Sohkymphor Mission | Rural | Not applicable |
| 58 | Sohkymphor Nein | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 59 | Sohkymphor Pohshnong | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 60 | Suchen Dhana | Rural | Not applicable |
| 61 | Suchen Lumiarain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 62 | Suchen Mulieh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 63 | Suchen Rim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 64 | Sutnga | Rural | Not applicable |
| 65 | Tuber Shohshrieh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 66 | Tuberkmai Shnong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 67 | Umbadoh | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 68 | Umlawang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 69 | Umlyngsha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 70 | Umsatai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 71 | Wahsarang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 72 | Wapung Shnong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 73 | Wapung Skur | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Wapung Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Wapung Subdivision has a total population of 85,832 people, consisting of 42,628 males and 43,204 females. There are 14,503 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 67 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85,832 | 85,832 | 0 |
| Male Population | 42,628 | 42,628 | 0 |
| Female Population | 43,204 | 43,204 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,503 | 14,503 | 0 |
| Population Density | 67 / km² | 67 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 38,445 literate people and 20,426 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 451 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 81,634 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) | 20,426 | 20,426 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 38,445 | 38,445 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 47,387 | 47,387 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 451 | 451 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 81,634 | 81,634 | 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.