Artan Village Overview
Artan is a village in Saipung tehsil of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. It lies about 55 km from Saipung tehsil headquarters and around 105 km from Jowai district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Artan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Artan is 279571. Saipung is the nearest town.
Location Map of Artan
Population & Demographics of Artan
This section provides population and demographic details of Artan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 106 | 55 | 51 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 106 | 55 | 51 |
| Literate Population | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| Illiterate Population | 79 | 35 | 44 |
Key population details of Artan village are given below:
- Artan village is a very small village with a total population of around 106, including approximately 55 males and 51 females, with a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 106 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Artan village is low, with a literacy rate of about 25.47%.
- There are around 22 households in Artan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Artan
Transport facilities help residents of Artan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 Artan
The following villages are located close to Artan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Artan
- Where is Artan located?
- Artan village is located in Saipung Subdivision, Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
- What is the pincode of Artan?
- The pincode of Artan is 793200.
- What is the population of Artan?
- Artan has a total population of 106, including 55 males and 51 females.
- How many households are there in Artan?
- There are 22 households in Artan.
- What is the literacy rate in Artan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Artan is 25.47%. Male literacy is 36.36% and female literacy is 13.73%.