Amsohtai - Amlarem, West Jaintia Hills

Amsohtai is a village situated in the Amlarem subdivision of West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 28 km from Amlarem and around 55 km from Jowai.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amsohtai is 279358. The village falls under the 793109 pincode.

For political representation, the village falls under the Amlarem Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amsohtai

According to the 2011 Census, Amsohtai village had a total population of 424 people, including 220 males and 204 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.66%, with male literacy at 51.22% and female literacy at 62.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 421.

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 Population424220204
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015645
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)421219202
Literate Population1838499
Illiterate Population241136105

Nearby Villages of Amsohtai

Amsohtai 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 Amsohtai

Amsohtai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jowai to Amsohtai is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amsohtai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Amsohtai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Amsohtai

Where is Amsohtai located?

Amsohtai village is located in Amlarem Subdivision, West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Amsohtai?

The pincode of Amsohtai is 793109.

What is the population of Amsohtai?

Amsohtai had a total population of 424, including 220 males and 204 females.

How many households are there in Amsohtai?

Amsohtai had 90 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amsohtai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amsohtai was 56.66%. Male literacy was 51.22% and female literacy was 62.26%.