Saltok Kurong

Saltok Kurong is a village located in Tikrikilla subdivision of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Tikrikilla (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Tura.

Saltok Kurong has its own place in the vibrant West Garo 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 Saltok Kurong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saltok Kurong is 273341. Tikrikilla is nearest town to Saltok Kurong village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Saltok Kurong

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
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

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

  • The total population of Saltok Kurong village is around 251, including approximately 126 males and 125 females, with a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 46 children aged 0–6 years in Saltok Kurong village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Saltok Kurong village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 196 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Saltok Kurong village is about 62.95%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 54.40%.
  • There are around 50 households in Saltok Kurong village.

Connectivity of Saltok Kurong

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

Nearby Villages of Saltok Kurong

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

Ganarugre New Kalapara Upper Kalapara Dotronggre Khokapara Khasiapara Godu Songgitcham Upper Damachiga Damachiga Badalgre Chambilgre Ronipara

Frequently Asked Questions about Saltok Kurong

Where is Saltok Kurong located?
Saltok Kurong village is situated in Tikrikilla Subdivision, within the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Saltok Kurong?
The pincode of Saltok Kurong is 794109, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Saltok Kurong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Saltok Kurong is 251, with 126 males and 125 females.
How many households are there in Saltok Kurong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Saltok Kurong village has a total of 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Saltok Kurong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Saltok Kurong is 62.95%. The male literacy rate is 71.43%, while the female literacy rate is 54.40%.