Kongwang

Kongwang is a village located in Pynursla subdivision of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Pynursla (tehsildar office) and 89km away from district headquarter Shillong.

Kongwang 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 Kongwang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kongwang is 279055. Pynursla is nearest town to Kongwang village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Kongwang

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 527 266 261
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 101 52 49
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 1 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 524 264 260
Literate Population 378 190 188
Illiterate Population 149 76 73

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

  • The total population of Kongwang village is around 527, including approximately 266 males and 261 females, with a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 101 children aged 0–6 years in Kongwang village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kongwang village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 524 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kongwang village is about 71.73%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 72.03%.
  • There are around 92 households in Kongwang village.

Connectivity of Kongwang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kongwang. As per the 2011 stats, Kongwang 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 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kongwang

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

Thiep Jalong Nongdiam Burhill Pyrdiwah Umkrem Umsyiem Iarbamon Laru Thadmynri Khonsaro Lad Myngngor

Frequently Asked Questions about Kongwang

Where is Kongwang located?
Kongwang village is situated in Pynursla Subdivision, within the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Kongwang?
The pincode of Kongwang is 793112, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kongwang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kongwang is 527, with 266 males and 261 females.
How many households are there in Kongwang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kongwang village has a total of 92 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kongwang as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kongwang is 71.73%. The male literacy rate is 71.43%, while the female literacy rate is 72.03%.