Dira

Dira is a village located in Mawphlang subdivision of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Mawphlang (tehsildar office) and 49km away from district headquarter Shillong.

Dira has its own place in the vibrant East Khasi Hills region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dira is 278109. Mawphlang is nearest town to Dira village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Dira

Below is a concise population overview of Dira as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 589 280 309
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 144 70 74
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 587 279 308
Literate Population 173 72 101
Illiterate Population 416 208 208

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dira village:

  • The total population of Dira village is around 589, including approximately 280 males and 309 females, with a sex ratio of 1103 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 144 children aged 0–6 years in Dira village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dira village has 587 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dira village is about 29.37%, with male literacy at 25.71% and female literacy at 32.69%.
  • There are around 105 households in Dira village.

Connectivity of Dira

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dira. As per the 2011 stats, Dira had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dira

Knowing the nearby villages of Dira helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dira.

Weilyngkut Kohphet Surokspar Spar Sohiong Madankor Nongur Mawprem Lumpyllun Mawprem Mission Pepjynrong Weilyngkut Weilyngkut A Mawpunrum

Frequently Asked Questions about Dira

Where is Dira located?
Dira village is situated in Mawphlang Subdivision, within the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Dira?
The pincode of Dira is 793120, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dira as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dira is 589, with 280 males and 309 females.
How many households are there in Dira as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dira village has a total of 105 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dira as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dira is 29.37%. The male literacy rate is 25.71%, while the female literacy rate is 32.69%.