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.
Mawkria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Mawkynrew Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mawkria
As per Census 2011, Mawkria village has a total population of 805 people, consisting of 407 males and 398 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 797 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mawkria are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 805 | 407 | 398 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 163 | 94 | 69 |
| 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 has a total population of 805, including 407 males and 398 females.
How many households are there in Mawkria?
There are 135 households in Mawkria.
What is the literacy rate in Mawkria?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mawkria is 42.11%. Male literacy is 36.36% and female literacy is 47.99%.