Laitmawlong-Wahpein Population, Caste, Working Data East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Census 2011
Laitmawlong-Wahpein is a village situated in Khatarshnong Laitkroh block of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 47 families residing in the village Laitmawlong-Wahpein. The total population of Laitmawlong-Wahpein is 244 out of which 117 are males and 127 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Laitmawlong-Wahpein is 1,085.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Laitmawlong-Wahpein village is 51 which is 21% of the total population. There are 23 male children and 28 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Laitmawlong-Wahpein is 1,217 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,085) of Laitmawlong-Wahpein village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laitmawlong-Wahpein is 82.4%. Thus Laitmawlong-Wahpein village has a higher literacy rate compared to 70% of East Khasi Hills district. The male literacy rate is 77.66% and the female literacy rate is 86.87% in Laitmawlong-Wahpein village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Laitmawlong-Wahpein village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Laitmawlong-Wahpein Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Laitmawlong-Wahpein village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 51 | 23 | 28 |
| Literacy | 82.38% | 77.66% | 86.87% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 244 | 117 | 127 |
| Illiterate | 85 | 44 | 41 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Laitmawlong-Wahpein village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Laitmawlong-Wahpein village out of total population, 136 were engaged in work activities. 72.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 27.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 136 workers engaged in Main Work, 45 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 29 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 98 | 56 | 42 |
| Cultivators | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Other Workers | 24 | 20 | 4 |
| Marginal Workers | 38 | 19 | 19 |
| Non Working | 108 | 42 | 66 |
Map of Laitmawlong-Wahpein, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Nearby Villages to Laitmawlong-Wahpein, Khatarshnong Laitkroh
Below are the list of villages near Laitmawlong-Wahpein village in Khatarshnong Laitkroh.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Nongthymmai-Lumthangding | 1,529 |
| Madanlyngdoh | 1,445 |
| Lumkyntung | 215 |
| Madanfootball | 274 |
| Iewshyllong | 1,609 |
| Mawkynring | 494 |
| Madanlyngkhi-Nonglum | 1,041 |
| Jalynteng | 814 |
| Nongbah | 307 |
| Wahtyngngai-Ummluh | 748 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Laitmawlong-Wahpein, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Wikipedia