Shnongkalong - Ranikor, South West Khasi Hills

Shnongkalong is a village situated in the Ranikor subdivision of South West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 9 km from Ranikor and around 144 km from Nongstoin.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shnongkalong is 277168. The village falls under the 793114 pincode.

Shnongkalong village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranikor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shnongkalong

According to the 2011 Census, Shnongkalong village had a total population of 433 people, including 226 males and 207 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.10%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 90.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population433226207
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552827
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)408212196
Literate Population333171162
Illiterate Population1005545

Nearby Villages of Shnongkalong

Shnongkalong is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Shnongkalong

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shnongkalong.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nongstoin to Shnongkalong is about 144 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shnongkalong

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shnongkalong village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Shnongkalong

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shnongkalong village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shnongkalong

Where is Shnongkalong located?

Shnongkalong village is located in Ranikor Subdivision, South West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Shnongkalong?

The pincode of Shnongkalong is 793114.

What is the population of Shnongkalong?

Shnongkalong had a total population of 433, including 226 males and 207 females.

How many households are there in Shnongkalong?

Shnongkalong had 84 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shnongkalong?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shnongkalong was 88.10%. Male literacy was 86.36% and female literacy was 90.00%.