Japung - Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills
Japung is a village situated in the Mawshynrut subdivision of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mawshynrut and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Nongstoin.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Japung is 276535. The village falls under the 793126 pincode.
Japung village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.
Population of Japung
According to the 2011 Census, Japung village had a total population of 190 people, including 95 males and 95 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.68%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 77.27%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.
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 Population | 190 | 95 | 95 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 25 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 189 | 94 | 95 |
| Literate Population | 107 | 56 | 51 |
| Illiterate Population | 83 | 39 | 44 |
Nearby Villages of Japung
Japung 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 Japung
Japung is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nongstoin to Japung is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Japung
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Japung village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Japung
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Japung village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Japung
Where is Japung located?
Japung village is located in Mawshynrut Subdivision, West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Japung?
The pincode of Japung is 793126.
What is the population of Japung?
Japung had a total population of 190, including 95 males and 95 females.
How many households are there in Japung?
Japung had 33 households.
What is the literacy rate in Japung?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Japung was 78.68%. Male literacy was 80.00% and female literacy was 77.27%.