Laskein Subdivision - West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Laskein is an administrative subdivision in the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Laskein is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Ditokcherra, while the nearest airport is Shillong Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 390 km², including 390.40 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Laskein Subdivision
Laskein Subdivision has a total of 103 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 | Barato | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bhain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Biar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chutwakhu Sarhen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Iawthymmei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Iongkalani | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Iongkasaro | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Iongkwang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Iongkynshur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Ionglang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Iooksi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Iooksi Kyanmynsar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Khadkasla | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Khliehrangnah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Khliehsniriang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Khliehumbuit | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Khlookynrin | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Khonshnong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Khyndawwaso | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 20 | Kyndongtuber | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Kyrwen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Lakadong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Laru | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 24 | Laser | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Laskein | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Latanai | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 27 | Latymphu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Lum Lyntur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Lummuphan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 30 | Lummuriap | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Madankynsaw | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Madanpohkseh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Madanrwai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Madanrwan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 35 | Maitdieng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Moobandu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Mookyndeng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Mooshrot | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Mowkaiaw | Rural | Not applicable |
| 40 | Mowluber | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 41 | Mowtyrshiah A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 42 | Mowtyrshiah B | Rural | Not applicable |
| 43 | Mukhap | Rural | Not applicable |
| 44 | Mukroh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 45 | Mulieh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 46 | Mulum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 47 | Mushai | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 48 | Musiaw | Rural | Not applicable |
| 49 | Muthlongrim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 50 | Mynkrem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 51 | Mynksan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 52 | Mynska | Rural | Not applicable |
| 53 | Mynskiah | Rural | Not applicable |
| 54 | Mynso A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 55 | Mynso B | Rural | Not applicable |
| 56 | Myntang Tihwieh | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 57 | Myntkung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 58 | Myntler | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 59 | Niawkmai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 60 | Nohkrei | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 61 | Nongkynrih | Rural | Not applicable |
| 62 | Nongryngkoh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 63 | Pammanik | Rural | Not applicable |
| 64 | Pasyih | Rural | Not applicable |
| 65 | Pdeilapatein | Rural | Not applicable |
| 66 | Pdeimutong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 67 | Pdeinmuktieh | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 68 | Phramer | Rural | Not applicable |
| 69 | Pohriat | Rural | Not applicable |
| 70 | Priang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 71 | Psiar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 72 | Pyntei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 73 | Raliang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 74 | Rtiang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 75 | Saba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 76 | Sahsniang A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 77 | Sahsniang B | Rural | Not applicable |
| 78 | Samatan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 79 | Sangkari | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 80 | Saphai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 81 | Shangpung Khlieh Mushut | Rural | Not applicable |
| 82 | Shangpung Koira | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 83 | Shangpung Mission | Rural | Not applicable |
| 84 | Shangpung Moolibang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 85 | Shangpung Moosyiem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 86 | Shangpung Pohshnong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 87 | Shet Jahadem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 88 | Shilliang Myntang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 89 | Sookhlieh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 90 | Thadbamon | Rural | Not applicable |
| 91 | Thadialong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 92 | Thadmurit | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 93 | Thadmuthlong A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 94 | Thadmuthlong B | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 95 | Thadsning | Rural | Not applicable |
| 96 | Thangrain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 97 | Thangthring | Rural | Not applicable |
| 98 | Tongkiad | Rural | Not applicable |
| 99 | Tum Tum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 100 | Umdienling | Rural | Not applicable |
| 101 | Umlaphiah | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 102 | Umsalait | Rural | Not applicable |
| 103 | Umsalang | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Laskein Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Laskein Subdivision has a total population of 90,402 people, consisting of 45,244 males and 45,158 females. There are 14,379 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 232 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90,402 | 90,402 | 0 |
| Male Population | 45,244 | 45,244 | 0 |
| Female Population | 45,158 | 45,158 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,379 | 14,379 | 0 |
| Population Density | 232 / km² | 232 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 39,314 literate people and 21,911 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 72 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 87,041 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) | 21,911 | 21,911 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 39,314 | 39,314 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 51,088 | 51,088 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 87,041 | 87,041 | 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.