Mawkynrew Subdivision - East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Mawkynrew is an administrative subdivision in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Mawkynrew is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Karimganj Junction, while the nearest airport is Shillong Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 346 km², including 345.94 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mawkynrew Subdivision
Mawkynrew Subdivision has a total of 72 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dienglieng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Iewrynghep | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Jatah Lakadong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Jatah Nonglyer | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Jongksha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Khapmaw | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kharang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Khlieh-A-Sem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Khwad | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Klang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Ksanrngi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Ladshyngngi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Laitdiengsai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Laitkyrhong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Laitlum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Laitmynsang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Langsiew | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Lynshing | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Madan Demkhlieng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Mawblang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Mawdulop | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Mawiapbang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Mawjam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Mawjatap | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Mawkria | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Mawkynrew | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Mawlali | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Mawlang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Mawlat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Mawlein | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Mawlyngot | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Mawpynieng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Mawpynthymmai | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 34 | Mawrasai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Mawsir | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Mawslang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Mawsna | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Mynriah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Mynsang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | New Nongryngkoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Nohron | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Nonghulew | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Nongjrong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Nongpyrdi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Nongryngkoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Pashang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Pingwait | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Pyngkya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Rangmudi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 50 | Rangphlang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | Rapleng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 52 | Rasong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 53 | Rngibah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 54 | Siangkhnai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 55 | Siltham | Rural | Not applicable |
| 56 | Syniasya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 57 | Syntung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 58 | Tanglei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 59 | Thangbnai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 60 | Thangsning | Rural | Not applicable |
| 61 | Thynroit | Rural | Not applicable |
| 62 | Umblai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 63 | Umkhoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 64 | Umpdem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 65 | Umsawwar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 66 | Umsham | Rural | Not applicable |
| 67 | Umsning | Rural | Not applicable |
| 68 | Umtong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 69 | Wahlakhiat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 70 | Wahlyngdoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 71 | Wahmawlein | Rural | Not applicable |
| 72 | Wahumsim | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Mawkynrew Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Mawkynrew Subdivision has a total population of 44,602 people, consisting of 22,118 males and 22,484 females. There are 7,995 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 129 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,602 | 44,602 | 0 |
| Male Population | 22,118 | 22,118 | 0 |
| Female Population | 22,484 | 22,484 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,995 | 7,995 | 0 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 129 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 23,870 literate people and 10,501 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 44,293 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,501 | 10,501 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 23,870 | 23,870 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,732 | 20,732 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 44,293 | 44,293 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.