Mawsynram

Mawsynram 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 Mawsynram Block (CD) is 01993. The total area of Mawsynram Subdivision is 510 km². Mawsynram has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Mawsynram Subdivision

Mawsynram Subdivision has a total of 164 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 Mawsynram Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mawsynram Subdivision

The population profile of Mawsynram 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 Mawsynram 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 54,109 people. Includes nearly 27,143 males and 26,966 females. Rural population is about 54,109 people.
• There are around 11,590 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,857 boys and 5,733 girls.
• Literate population is about 31,837 people. Non-literate population is around 22,272 people.
• There are nearly 10,145 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mawsynram 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 Mawsynram Subdivision is approximately 298 people, including 155 males and 143 females. Around 298 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mawsynram Subdivision is about 50,208 people, including 25,064 males and 25,144 females. Around 50,208 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 106 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 106 people per sq. km.