Japung
Japung is a village located in Mawshynrut subdivision of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Mawshynrut (tehsildar office) and 69km away from district headquarter Nongstoin.
Here you can discover what makes Japung unique in its vibrant Mawshynrut-West Khasi Hills region. You’ll see Japung’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Japung
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Japung is 276535. Mawshynrut is nearest town to Japung village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Japung
Population of Japung
According to the 2011 Census, Japung has a total population of about 190, with approximately 95 males and 95 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 189. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.32%, with male literacy at about 58.95% and female literacy near 53.68%. There are around 33 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Japung's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 190 | 95 | 95 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 25 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 189 | 94 | 95 |
| Literate Population | 107 | 56 | 51 |
| Illiterate Population | 83 | 39 | 44 |
Connectivity of Japung
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Japung. As per the 2011 stats, Japung 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 Japung
Knowing the nearby villages of Japung helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Japung.
Frequently Asked Questions about Japung
- Where is Japung located?
- Japung village is situated in Mawshynrut Subdivision, within the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
- What is the pincode of Japung?
- The pincode of Japung is 793120, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Japung as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Japung is 190, with 95 males and 95 females.
- How many households are there in Japung as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Japung village has a total of 33 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Japung as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Japung is 56.32%. The male literacy rate is 58.95%, while the female literacy rate is 53.68%.