Mawryngkneng Subdivision - East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Mawryngkneng is an administrative subdivision in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Mawryngkneng is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kamrup Khetri, while the nearest airport is Shillong Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 14.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 286 km², including 285.52 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1014 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mawryngkneng Subdivision
Mawryngkneng Subdivision has a total of 68 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diengpasoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Iapshyndiet | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Iewpomtiah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Jarain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Jaroit | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Jyntah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kharbuli Nongkrem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Khonshnong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kruin | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Ksehpyndeng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kut | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Kynton-U-Mon | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Laitkseh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Lamlyer Nongkrem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Lumdiengsai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Lumkseh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Madan-Langning | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Maw-U-Sam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Mawber | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Mawiong Diengpasoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Mawiong Sung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Mawkathein | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Mawkhanu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Mawkynring | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Mawlyndep | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Mawlyngngad | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Mawlynnei Nongkrem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 28 | Mawlynrei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Mawmuthoh Nongkrem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Mawpdang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Mawpynthaw Nongkrem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Mawpyrshong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Mawryngkneng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Mawsharoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Mawshbuit | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Mawthliew | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Mawthumthum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Mynriang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Niur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Nonghali | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Nongkyndong Nongkrem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 42 | Nongplit | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Nongthymmai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Nongtyrkhang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Pepbah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Pomlahier | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Pommura | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Puriang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Rngikseh Nongkrem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 50 | Ryngksaw | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | Siejiong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 52 | Smit | Rural | Not applicable |
| 53 | Sohlaper | Rural | Not applicable |
| 54 | Sohryngkham | Rural | Not applicable |
| 55 | Thadan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 56 | Thangshalai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 57 | Tynring | Rural | Not applicable |
| 58 | Umiew-Maw -U-Sam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 59 | Ummir | Rural | Not applicable |
| 60 | Umphrup | Rural | Not applicable |
| 61 | Umphyrnai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 62 | Umsaw | Rural | Not applicable |
| 63 | Umtngew | Rural | Not applicable |
| 64 | Urmasi-U-Joh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 65 | Wahsurei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 66 | Wahtyrthi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 67 | Warbah Nongkrem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 68 | Warmatlah | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Mawryngkneng Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Mawryngkneng Subdivision has a total population of 67,291 people, consisting of 33,396 males and 33,895 females. There are 12,219 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 236 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,291 | 67,291 | 0 |
| Male Population | 33,396 | 33,396 | 0 |
| Female Population | 33,895 | 33,895 | 0 |
| Total Households | 12,219 | 12,219 | 0 |
| Population Density | 236 / km² | 236 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 42,668 literate people and 14,228 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 274 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 66,357 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,228 | 14,228 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42,668 | 42,668 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,623 | 24,623 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 274 | 274 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 66,357 | 66,357 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.