All Information About Wapung Subdistrict
Detailed information about Wapung Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Wapung is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the East Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Wapung - WAPUNG |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1999 |
| District | East Jaintia Hills |
| Census Code 2011 | 1999 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 0 |
| Number of Villages | 80 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Shillong (Code: 201) |
| Assembly Constituency | Khliehriat (Code: 1665) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Khliehriat | Kyrmen Shylla ( 2018) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2023 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Wapung Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
85,832
M: 42,628
F: 43,204 |
| Rural |
85,832
M: 42,628
F: 43,204 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 14,503
Population Distribution
Total: 85,832 (Male: 42,628, Female: 43,204)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,426 (Male: 10,306, Female: 10,120)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 451 (Male: 288, Female: 163)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 81,634 (Male: 40,198, Female: 41,436)
Literate Population
Total: 38,445 (Male: 18,774, Female: 19,671)
Illiterate Population
Total: 47,387 (Male: 23,854, Female: 23,533)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 30,441 (Male: 17,997, Female: 12,444)
Main Workers
Total: 24,490 (Male: 15,046, Female: 9,444)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,951 (Male: 2,951, Female: 3,000)
Non-Workers
Total: 55,391 (Male: 24,631, Female: 30,760)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,797 (Male: 4,734, Female: 3,063)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,040 (Male: 2,305, Female: 1,735)
- Household Industry Workers: 297 (Male: 153, Female: 144)
- Other Workers: 12,356 (Male: 7,854, Female: 4,502)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 830 (Male: 412, Female: 418)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,832 (Male: 926, Female: 906)
- Household Industry Workers: 113 (Male: 28, Female: 85)
- Other Workers: 3,176 (Male: 1,585, Female: 1,591)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Wapung Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
85,832
M: 42,628
F: 43,204 |
| Rural |
85,832
M: 42,628
F: 43,204 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 14,503
Population Distribution
Total: 85,832 (Male: 42,628, Female: 43,204)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,426 (Male: 10,306, Female: 10,120)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 451 (Male: 288, Female: 163)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 81,634 (Male: 40,198, Female: 41,436)
Literate Population
Total: 38,445 (Male: 18,774, Female: 19,671)
Illiterate Population
Total: 47,387 (Male: 23,854, Female: 23,533)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 30,441 (Male: 17,997, Female: 12,444)
Main Workers
Total: 24,490 (Male: 15,046, Female: 9,444)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,951 (Male: 2,951, Female: 3,000)
Non-Workers
Total: 55,391 (Male: 24,631, Female: 30,760)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,797 (Male: 4,734, Female: 3,063)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,040 (Male: 2,305, Female: 1,735)
- Household Industry Workers: 297 (Male: 153, Female: 144)
- Other Workers: 12,356 (Male: 7,854, Female: 4,502)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 830 (Male: 412, Female: 418)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,832 (Male: 926, Female: 906)
- Household Industry Workers: 113 (Male: 28, Female: 85)
- Other Workers: 3,176 (Male: 1,585, Female: 1,591)
Grampanchayat List of Wapung Tehsil/Taluka
Wapung Tehsil comprises 0 Gram Panchayats and 80 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Wapung. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wapung
Wapung is located in the East Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya State, India.
Wapung Tehsil has 80 villages.
Wapung has a total of 0 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Wapung is 85,832.
In Wapung, there are 42,628 males and 43,204 females.
There are 20,426 children in Wapung, comprising 10,306 males and 10,120 females.
In Wapung, the literate population is 38,445 (18,774 males and 19,671 females). The illiterate population is 47,387 (23,854 males and 23,533 females).