Sakwang Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sakwang Village has a population of 1.40 k (1,395) with 665 (665) males and 730 (730) females.The sex ratio in Sakwang is 1098, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sakwang Village is 313 (313) which is 22.44% of Sakwang Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sakwang Village is 1252 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sakwang village is listed as part of the Mawkyrwat Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the West Khasi Hills District in the state of MEGHALAYA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.40 k

Toatl Population

665

Male Population

730

Female Population

Sakwang Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sakwang Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.59 k (1,588), indicating a 13.78% increased from Sakwang's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 754 , and the estimated female population is 835 .

Sakwang Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sakwang Village estimated population is projected to be 1.60 k (1,602), projecting a 14.82% increased from Sakwang's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 760 , and the estimated female population is 843 .

Sakwang Literacy Rate

Sakwang Village has a literacy rate of 78% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sakwang Village is 76.24 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sakwang Village is 79.68 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sakwang

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78 76.24 79.68
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 78 76.24 79.68

Sakwang Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Sakwang Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Sakwang Village.

Sakwang Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sakwang Village is 1.39 k (1,391) with 663 (663) males and 728 (728) females, which is 99.71% of Sakwang Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1099 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sakwang

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1098
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1098

Sakwang Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sakwang Village are 235 (235).

Sakwang Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sakwang Village, there are about 518 (518) workers, making up nearly 37.13% of the Sakwang Village total population. Out of these, around 259 (259) are male workers, and about 259 (259) are female workers.

Sakwang - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.59 k (1,588) 13.78%
2025 1.60 k (1,602) 14.82% 1.04 %
2026 1.62 k (1,616) 15.79% 0.97 %
2027 1.63 k (1,628) 16.69% 0.9 %
2028 1.64 k (1,641) 17.63% 0.94 %
2029 1.65 k (1,654) 18.54% 0.91 %
2030 1.67 k (1,667) 19.48% 0.94 %
2031 1.68 k (1,678) 20.28% 0.8 %
2032 1.69 k (1,689) 21.02% 0.74 %
2033 1.70 k (1,699) 21.76% 0.74 %
2034 1.71 k (1,709) 22.49% 0.73 %
2035 1.72 k (1,719) 23.2% 0.71 %
2036 1.73 k (1,729) 23.94% 0.74 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sakwang Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.73 k (1,729), with a male population of 816 (816) and a female population of 915 (915). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Sakwang Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Sakwang Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Nongmawlein 387
2 Mawranglang 488
3 Nongnad 205
4 Sohkyllam 582
5 New Dewlieh 22
6 Umoid (Shaid-Shaid) 493
7 Pyndendiwah 324
8 Mawpharkhrew 357
9 Jakrem A & B 2,974
10 Mawpon Myrkhew 92

Sakwang Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sakwang is 1.40 k (1,395).

The estimated population of Sakwang in 2024 is approximately 1.59 k (1,588).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sakwang is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.39 k (99.71%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sakwang is 78%, with male literacy at 76.24% and female literacy at 79.68%.

The sex ratio in Sakwang is 1098 females for every 1000 males.

Sakwang population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.85% up to 2036.