Daistong

Daistong is a village located in Saipung subdivision of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Saipung (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Jowai.

Daistong 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 Daistong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Daistong is 279544. Saipung is nearest town to Daistong village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Daistong

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
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

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

  • The total population of Daistong village is around 596, including approximately 311 males and 285 females, with a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 162 children aged 0–6 years in Daistong village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Daistong village has 588 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Daistong village is about 28.02%, with male literacy at 21.22% and female literacy at 35.44%.
  • There are around 85 households in Daistong village.

Connectivity of Daistong

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Daistong. As per the 2011 stats, Daistong 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 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Daistong

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

Latyrke Sakhain Sakhain Moolimen Tangsko Lumsharing Lumchyrngan Saipung Lura Lungmaicham Situng Saphak

Frequently Asked Questions about Daistong

Where is Daistong located?
Daistong village is situated in Saipung Subdivision, within the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Daistong?
The pincode of Daistong is 793200, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Daistong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Daistong is 596, with 311 males and 285 females.
How many households are there in Daistong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Daistong village has a total of 85 households.
What is the literacy rate in Daistong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Daistong is 28.02%. The male literacy rate is 21.22%, while the female literacy rate is 35.44%.