Pongtung Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pongtung Village has a population of 579 (579) with 276 (276) males and 303 (303) females.The sex ratio in Pongtung is 1098, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pongtung Village is 115 (115) which is 19.86% of Pongtung Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pongtung Village is 1170 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pongtung village is listed as part of the Pynursla Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the East Khasi Hills District in the state of MEGHALAYA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Pongtung Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pongtung Village current estimated population is projected to be 659 (659), indicating a 13.78% increased from Pongtung's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 313 , and the estimated female population is 347 .
Pongtung Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pongtung Village estimated population is projected to be 665 (665), projecting a 14.82% increased from Pongtung's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 316 , and the estimated female population is 350 .
Pongtung Literacy Rate
Pongtung Village has a literacy rate of 78.45% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pongtung Village is 79.82 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pongtung Village is 77.18 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pongtung
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.45 | 79.82 | 77.18 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 78.45 | 79.82 | 77.18 |
Pongtung Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Pongtung Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Pongtung Village.
Pongtung Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pongtung Village is 566 (566) with 268 (268) males and 298 (298) females, which is 97.75% of Pongtung Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1112 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pongtung
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1098 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1098 |
Pongtung Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Pongtung Village are 112 (112).
Pongtung Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pongtung Village, there are about 241 (241) workers, making up nearly 41.62% of the Pongtung Village total population. Out of these, around 129 (129) are male workers, and about 112 (112) are female workers.
Pongtung - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 659 (659) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 665 (665) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 671 (671) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 676 (676) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 682 (682) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 687 (687) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 692 (692) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 697 (697) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 701 (701) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 705 (705) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 710 (710) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 714 (714) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 718 (718) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pongtung Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 718 (718), with a male population of 339 (339) and a female population of 380 (380). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Pongtung Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.
Pongtung Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phlang-U-Diak | 15 |
| 2 | Siatbakon | 916 |
| 3 | Madanlyngtad | 0 |
| 4 | Risawkur | 6 |
| 5 | Nongshyrngan | 237 |
| 6 | Wahjarem | 85 |
| 7 | Mawshun | 1,464 |
| 8 | Burma | 157 |
| 9 | Pomshutia | 952 |
| 10 | Wahkdait | 879 |