Mawphlang

Mawphlang is a Town and Subdivision in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Mawphlang Block (CD) is 01988. The total area of Mawphlang Subdivision is 302 km². Mawphlang has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Mawphlang Subdivision

Mawphlang Subdivision has a total of 184 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Mawphlang Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mawphlang Subdivision

The population profile of Mawphlang Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Mawphlang Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 71,491 people. Includes nearly 35,331 males and 36,160 females. Rural population is about 71,491 people.
• There are around 16,076 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,118 boys and 7,958 girls.
• Literate population is about 43,942 people. Non-literate population is around 27,549 people.
• There are nearly 13,117 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mawphlang Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mawphlang Subdivision is approximately 11 people, including 8 males and 3 females. Around 11 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mawphlang Subdivision is about 71,116 people, including 35,118 males and 35,998 females. Around 71,116 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 237 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 237 people per sq. km.