Wahlang

Wahlang is a village located in Mawphlang subdivision of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 29km away from sub-district headquarter Mawphlang (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Shillong.

Wahlang has its own place in the vibrant East Khasi Hills 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 Wahlang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wahlang is 278181. Mawphlang is nearest town to Wahlang village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Wahlang

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 617 310 307
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 146 76 70
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 616 309 307
Literate Population 354 165 189
Illiterate Population 263 145 118

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

  • The total population of Wahlang village is around 617, including approximately 310 males and 307 females, with a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 146 children aged 0–6 years in Wahlang village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Wahlang village has 616 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Wahlang village is about 57.37%, with male literacy at 53.23% and female literacy at 61.56%.
  • There are around 113 households in Wahlang village.

Connectivity of Wahlang

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

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

Nearby Villages of Wahlang

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

Mawkahiar Pyndengkhah Laitnongrem Madan Bitaw Mawsniang Mawkynjing Wahjarain Laitryngwai Niamsang Laitdithuh Phanbhur

Frequently Asked Questions about Wahlang

Where is Wahlang located?
Wahlang village is situated in Mawphlang Subdivision, within the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Wahlang?
The pincode of Wahlang is 793108, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Wahlang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wahlang is 617, with 310 males and 307 females.
How many households are there in Wahlang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Wahlang village has a total of 113 households.
What is the literacy rate in Wahlang as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wahlang is 57.37%. The male literacy rate is 53.23%, while the female literacy rate is 61.56%.