Mawkhar Marbaniang - Sohiong, East Khasi Hills

Mawkhar Marbaniang is a village situated in the Sohiong subdivision of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 41 km from Mawphlang and around 61 km from Shillong.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mawkhar Marbaniang is 278088. The village falls under the 793115 pincode.

Mawkhar Marbaniang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Sohing Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mawkhar Marbaniang

As per Census 2011, Mawkhar Marbaniang village has a total population of 295 people, consisting of 140 males and 155 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,107 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 195 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mawkhar Marbaniang are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population295140155
Child Population (0–6 yrs)784137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)295140155
Literate Population19585110
Illiterate Population1005545

Nearby Villages of Mawkhar Marbaniang

Mawkhar Marbaniang 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 Mawkhar Marbaniang

Mawkhar Marbaniang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shillong to Mawkhar Marbaniang 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 Mawkhar Marbaniang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Mawkhar Marbaniang

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mawkhar Marbaniang

Where is Mawkhar Marbaniang located?

Mawkhar Marbaniang village is located in Sohiong Subdivision, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Mawkhar Marbaniang?

The pincode of Mawkhar Marbaniang is 793115.

What is the population of Mawkhar Marbaniang?

Mawkhar Marbaniang has a total population of 295, including 140 males and 155 females.

How many households are there in Mawkhar Marbaniang?

There are 59 households in Mawkhar Marbaniang.

What is the literacy rate in Mawkhar Marbaniang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mawkhar Marbaniang is 66.10%. Male literacy is 60.71% and female literacy is 70.97%.