Mawthadraishan Subdivision - Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Mawthadraishan is an administrative subdivision in the Eastern West 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. Mawthadraishan is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bamuni Gaon, while the nearest airport is Shillong Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 479 km², including 479.48 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 990 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mawthadraishan Subdivision
Mawthadraishan Subdivision has a total of 65 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 | Dombah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Dombah Dommawlieh | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Domkseh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Dommawlieh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Domphetkhniang | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Domsohshan - Nongkasen | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Khartein | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kynrein Myniang Umkrem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kynshi Bangla | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Kynshi Diwah Lawkariang | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kynshi Mawphanain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Kynshi Mawria | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Kynshi Mawtadain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Kynshi Mawteijrong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kynshi Rashan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Laitnamlang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Lawbyrtun | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Lawdisai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Lawdishit | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Lawrynjam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Markasa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Markham | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Marwir | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Massar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Mawkade | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Mawkatad | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Mawkhan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Mawkhli | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Mawkhmahrang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Mawkohngei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Mawkyllei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Mawlaisyiem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Mawlangren | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Mawlummawjahksew | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Mawpon | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Mawroh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Mawsynnam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Mawthohbeh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Myriaw | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Nongdom | Rural | Not applicable |
| 41 | Nongjlak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Nongkasen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Nonglait | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Nongpyndenshaham | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Nongshiliang | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 46 | Nongshillong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Pariong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 48 | Pathew | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Peinlang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 50 | Permadan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | Ramsiej | Rural | Not applicable |
| 52 | Rngikseh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 53 | Rngisawlia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 54 | Shiliang Um Umkrem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 55 | Sylleimynteng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 56 | Tiehnongbah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 57 | Umdum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 58 | Umjakoid | Rural | Not applicable |
| 59 | Umjei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 60 | Umjynriew | Rural | Not applicable |
| 61 | Umkrem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 62 | Umthied Lawkasoin | Rural | Not applicable |
| 63 | Wahliewlong M | Rural | Not applicable |
| 64 | Wahliewlong N | Rural | Not applicable |
| 65 | Wahrinong | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Mawthadraishan Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Mawthadraishan Subdivision has a total population of 49,014 people, consisting of 24,622 males and 24,392 females. There are 8,066 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 102 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,014 | 49,014 | 0 |
| Male Population | 24,622 | 24,622 | 0 |
| Female Population | 24,392 | 24,392 | 0 |
| Total Households | 8,066 | 8,066 | 0 |
| Population Density | 102 / km² | 102 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 29,954 literate people and 11,363 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 48,258 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) | 11,363 | 11,363 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 29,954 | 29,954 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,060 | 19,060 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 48,258 | 48,258 | 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.