Saltok Kurong Village Overview
Saltok Kurong is a village in Tikrikilla tehsil of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It lies about 28 km from Tikrikilla tehsil headquarters and around 85 km from Tura district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Saltok Kurong 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 Saltok Kurong is 273341. Tikrikilla is the nearest town.
Location Map of Saltok Kurong
Population & Demographics of Saltok Kurong
This section provides population and demographic details of Saltok Kurong village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 251 | 126 | 125 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 46 | 19 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 196 | 98 | 98 |
| Literate Population | 158 | 90 | 68 |
| Illiterate Population | 93 | 36 | 57 |
Key population details of Saltok Kurong village are given below:
- Saltok Kurong village is a small village with a total population of around 251, including approximately 126 males and 125 females, with a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 196 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Saltok Kurong village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.95%.
- There are around 50 households in Saltok Kurong village.
Transport & Connectivity of Saltok Kurong
Transport facilities help residents of Saltok Kurong 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 Saltok Kurong
The following villages are located close to Saltok Kurong 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 Saltok Kurong
- Where is Saltok Kurong located?
- Saltok Kurong village is located in Tikrikilla Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
- What is the pincode of Saltok Kurong?
- The pincode of Saltok Kurong is 794109.
- What is the population of Saltok Kurong?
- Saltok Kurong has a total population of 251, including 126 males and 125 females.
- How many households are there in Saltok Kurong?
- There are 50 households in Saltok Kurong.
- What is the literacy rate in Saltok Kurong?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saltok Kurong is 62.95%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 54.40%.