Daistong Village Overview
Daistong is a village in Saipung tehsil of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. It lies about 10 km from Saipung tehsil headquarters and around 75 km from Jowai district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Daistong 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 Daistong is 279544. Saipung is the nearest town.
Location Map of Daistong
Population & Demographics of Daistong
This section provides population and demographic details of Daistong village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 596 | 311 | 285 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 162 | 91 | 71 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 588 | 309 | 279 |
| Literate Population | 167 | 66 | 101 |
| Illiterate Population | 429 | 245 | 184 |
Key population details of Daistong village are given below:
- Daistong village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 596, including approximately 311 males and 285 females, with a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 588 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Daistong village is low, with a literacy rate of about 28.02%.
- There are around 85 households in Daistong village.
Transport & Connectivity of Daistong
Transport facilities help residents of Daistong 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Daistong
The following villages are located close to Daistong 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 Daistong
- Where is Daistong located?
- Daistong village is located in Saipung Subdivision, Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
- What is the pincode of Daistong?
- The pincode of Daistong is 793200.
- What is the population of Daistong?
- Daistong has a total population of 596, including 311 males and 285 females.
- How many households are there in Daistong?
- There are 85 households in Daistong.
- What is the literacy rate in Daistong?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Daistong is 28.02%. Male literacy is 21.22% and female literacy is 35.44%.