Thawkhong

Thawkhong is a village located in Mawshynrut subdivision of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 29km away from sub-district headquarter Mawshynrut (tehsildar office) and 74km away from district headquarter Nongstoin.

Thawkhong has its own place in the vibrant West Khasi 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 Thawkhong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thawkhong is 276573. Mawshynrut is nearest town to Thawkhong village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Thawkhong

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 181 93 88
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 53 26 27
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 181 93 88
Literate Population 100 54 46
Illiterate Population 81 39 42

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

  • The total population of Thawkhong village is around 181, including approximately 93 males and 88 females, with a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 53 children aged 0–6 years in Thawkhong village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Thawkhong village has 181 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Thawkhong village is about 55.25%, with male literacy at 58.06% and female literacy at 52.27%.
  • There are around 31 households in Thawkhong village.

Connectivity of Thawkhong

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Thawkhong. As per the 2011 stats, Thawkhong 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 Thawkhong

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

Porslap Porsohlang Mawlong Pormawlai Umdang Pyndengmawlieh Nongdaju Nongdagong Riangkhain Shallang Sohbar

Frequently Asked Questions about Thawkhong

Where is Thawkhong located?
Thawkhong village is situated in Mawshynrut Subdivision, within the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Thawkhong?
The pincode of Thawkhong is 793120, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Thawkhong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Thawkhong is 181, with 93 males and 88 females.
How many households are there in Thawkhong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Thawkhong village has a total of 31 households.
What is the literacy rate in Thawkhong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Thawkhong is 55.25%. The male literacy rate is 58.06%, while the female literacy rate is 52.27%.