Photstein Dongneng Population, Caste, Working Data East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Census 2011
Photstein Dongneng is a village situated in Mawsynram block of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 37 families residing in the village Photstein Dongneng. The total population of Photstein Dongneng is 191 out of which 88 are males and 103 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Photstein Dongneng is 1,170.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Photstein Dongneng village is 49 which is 26% of the total population. There are 26 male children and 23 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Photstein Dongneng is 885 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,170) of Photstein Dongneng village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Photstein Dongneng is 48.6%. Thus Photstein Dongneng village has a lower literacy rate compared to 70% of East Khasi Hills district. The male literacy rate is 45.16% and the female literacy rate is 51.25% in Photstein Dongneng village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Photstein Dongneng village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Photstein Dongneng Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Photstein Dongneng village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 49 | 26 | 23 |
| Literacy | 48.59% | 45.16% | 51.25% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 187 | 86 | 101 |
| Illiterate | 122 | 60 | 62 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 97.9% of total population in Photstein Dongneng village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Photstein Dongneng village out of total population, 66 were engaged in work activities. 33.3% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 66.7% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 66 workers engaged in Main Work, 0 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 2 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Marginal Workers | 44 | 36 | 8 |
| Non Working | 125 | 41 | 84 |
Map of Photstein Dongneng, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Nearby Villages to Photstein Dongneng, Mawsynram
Below are the list of villages near Photstein Dongneng village in Mawsynram.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kandapara | 95 |
| Phodstein Dongrum | 314 |
| Nongdisiar | 84 |
| Hurupakni | 231 |
| Pyndendakni | 189 |
| Dewsawlia | 343 |
| Dangar Dombah | 356 |
| Pisakuna | 132 |
| Umlynter Balat | 34 |
| Dangar Dop | 272 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Photstein Dongneng, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Wikipedia