Saipung

Saipung is a Town and Subdivision in Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Saipung Block (CD) is 02000. The total area of Saipung Subdivision is 846 km². Saipung has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Saipung Subdivision

Saipung Subdivision has a total of 96 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Saipung Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Saipung Subdivision

The population profile of Saipung Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Saipung Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 37,107 people. Includes nearly 18,605 males and 18,502 females. Rural population is about 37,107 people.
• There are around 9,430 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,745 boys and 4,685 girls.
• Literate population is about 15,810 people. Non-literate population is around 21,297 people.
• There are nearly 6,253 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Saipung Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Saipung Subdivision is approximately 22 people, including 17 males and 5 females. Around 22 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Saipung Subdivision is about 36,524 people, including 18,294 males and 18,230 females. Around 36,524 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 44 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 44 people per sq. km.