Wahlang - Sohiong, East Khasi Hills

Wahlang is a village situated in the Sohiong subdivision of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 29 km from Mawphlang and around 47 km from Shillong.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wahlang is 278181. The village falls under the 793115 pincode.

Wahlang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Sohing Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wahlang

According to the 2011 Census, Wahlang village had a total population of 617 people, including 310 males and 307 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.16%, with male literacy at 70.51% and female literacy at 79.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population617310307
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1467670
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)616309307
Literate Population354165189
Illiterate Population263145118

Nearby Villages of Wahlang

Wahlang 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 Wahlang

Wahlang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

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 Shillong to Wahlang is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wahlang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Wahlang

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Wahlang

Where is Wahlang located?

Wahlang village is located in Sohiong Subdivision, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Wahlang?

The pincode of Wahlang is 793115.

What is the population of Wahlang?

Wahlang had a total population of 617, including 310 males and 307 females.

How many households are there in Wahlang?

Wahlang had 113 households.

What is the literacy rate in Wahlang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wahlang was 75.16%. Male literacy was 70.51% and female literacy was 79.75%.