Laitnong Population, Caste, Working Data West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Census 2011
Laitnong is a village situated in Mawkyrwat block of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 102 families residing in the village Laitnong. The total population of Laitnong is 553 out of which 275 are males and 278 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Laitnong is 1,011.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Laitnong village is 128 which is 23% of the total population. There are 62 male children and 66 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Laitnong is 1,065 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,011) of Laitnong village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laitnong is 67.5%. Thus Laitnong village has higher literacy rate compared to 60.2% of West Khasi Hills district. The male literacy rate is 69.01% and the female literacy rate is 66.04% in Laitnong village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Laitnong village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Laitnong Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Laitnong village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 128 | 62 | 66 |
| Literacy | 67.53% | 69.01% | 66.04% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 553 | 275 | 278 |
| Illiterate | 266 | 128 | 138 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Laitnong village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Laitnong village out of total population, 252 were engaged in work activities. 98% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 252 workers engaged in Main Work, 221 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 6 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 247 | 119 | 128 |
| Cultivators | 221 | 103 | 118 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Other Workers | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| Marginal Workers | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Non Working | 301 | 154 | 147 |
Nearby Villages to Laitnong,
Below are the list of villages near Laitnong village in Mawkyrwat.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Mawkabait | 127 |
| Nongbrei Nongdom | 620 |
| Siejiong | 24 |
| Pyndem Mawthawiong | 452 |
| Mawthawpdah | 816 |
| Pyndemumsaw | 1,188 |
| Wahsiej | 636 |
| Sngimawlein | 888 |
| Kharew | 251 |
| Marshillong | 976 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Laitnong, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Wikipedia