Praing

Praing is a village located in Laskein subdivision of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Laskein (tehsildar office) and 69km away from district headquarter Jowai.

Praing has its own place in the vibrant Jaintia 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 Praing

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Praing is 279279. Laskein is nearest town to Praing village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Praing

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 754 385 369
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 179 94 85
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 737 377 360
Literate Population 350 152 198
Illiterate Population 404 233 171

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

  • The total population of Praing village is around 754, including approximately 385 males and 369 females, with a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 179 children aged 0–6 years in Praing village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Praing village has 737 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Praing village is about 46.42%, with male literacy at 39.48% and female literacy at 53.66%.
  • There are around 129 households in Praing village.

Connectivity of Praing

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Praing. As per the 2011 stats, Praing 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 Praing

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

Lakadong Tongkiad Umsalait Iooksi Kyanmynsar Thlongmoo Umdinlieng Iawthymmei Saphai Thadmurit Laru Shet Jahadem

Frequently Asked Questions about Praing

Where is Praing located?
Praing village is situated in Laskein Subdivision, within the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Praing?
The pincode of Praing is 793150, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Praing as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Praing is 754, with 385 males and 369 females.
How many households are there in Praing as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Praing village has a total of 129 households.
What is the literacy rate in Praing as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Praing is 46.42%. The male literacy rate is 39.48%, while the female literacy rate is 53.66%.