Mawkria - Mawkynrew, East Khasi Hills
Mawkria is a village situated in the Mawkynrew subdivision of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mawkynrew and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Shillong.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mawkria is 278485. The village falls under the 793015 pincode.
For political representation, the village falls under the Mawkynrew Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mawkria
According to the 2011 Census, Mawkria village had a total population of 805 people, including 407 males and 398 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.80%, with male literacy at 47.28% and female literacy at 58.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 797.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 805 | 407 | 398 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 163 | 94 | 69 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 797 | 404 | 393 |
| Literate Population | 339 | 148 | 191 |
| Illiterate Population | 466 | 259 | 207 |
Nearby Villages of Mawkria
Mawkria is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mawkria
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Mawkria.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shillong to Mawkria is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mawkria
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mawkria village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Mawkria
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mawkria village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mawkria
Where is Mawkria located?
Mawkria village is located in Mawkynrew Subdivision, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Mawkria?
The pincode of Mawkria is 793015.
What is the population of Mawkria?
Mawkria had a total population of 805, including 407 males and 398 females.
How many households are there in Mawkria?
Mawkria had 135 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mawkria?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mawkria was 52.80%. Male literacy was 47.28% and female literacy was 58.05%.