Laitnongrim - Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills

Laitnongrim is a village situated in the Mawphlang subdivision of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mawphlang and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Shillong.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laitnongrim is 278221. The village falls under the 793115 pincode.

For political representation, the village falls under the Mawphlang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Laitnongrim

According to the 2011 Census, Laitnongrim village had a total population of 932 people, including 475 males and 457 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.69%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 76.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 929.

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 Population932475457
Child Population (0–6 yrs)208107101
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)929472457
Literate Population548276272
Illiterate Population384199185

Nearby Villages of Laitnongrim

Laitnongrim 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 Laitnongrim

Laitnongrim is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shillong to Laitnongrim is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laitnongrim

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Laitnongrim village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Laitnongrim

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Laitnongrim village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Laitnongrim

Where is Laitnongrim located?

Laitnongrim village is located in Mawphlang Subdivision, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Laitnongrim?

The pincode of Laitnongrim is 793115.

What is the population of Laitnongrim?

Laitnongrim had a total population of 932, including 475 males and 457 females.

How many households are there in Laitnongrim?

Laitnongrim had 146 households.

What is the literacy rate in Laitnongrim?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laitnongrim was 75.69%. Male literacy was 75.00% and female literacy was 76.40%.