Nongtalang Mission - Amlarem, West Jaintia Hills

Nongtalang Mission is a village situated in the Amlarem subdivision of West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 16 km from Amlarem and around 43 km from Jowai.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nongtalang Mission is 279343. 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 Nongtalang Mission

According to the 2011 Census, Nongtalang Mission village had a total population of 591 people, including 285 males and 306 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.88%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 87.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 571.

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 Population591285306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)883949
Scheduled Castes (SC)110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)571274297
Literate Population437212225
Illiterate Population1547381

Nearby Villages of Nongtalang Mission

Nongtalang Mission 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 Nongtalang Mission

Nongtalang Mission is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jowai to Nongtalang Mission is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nongtalang Mission

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nongtalang Mission

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Nongtalang Mission

Where is Nongtalang Mission located?

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

What is the pincode of Nongtalang Mission?

The pincode of Nongtalang Mission is 793109.

What is the population of Nongtalang Mission?

Nongtalang Mission had a total population of 591, including 285 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Nongtalang Mission?

Nongtalang Mission had 104 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nongtalang Mission?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nongtalang Mission was 86.88%. Male literacy was 86.18% and female literacy was 87.55%.