Mawkyrwat

Mawkyrwat is a Town and Subdivision in West 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 Mawkyrwat Block (CD) is 01984. The total area of Mawkyrwat Subdivision is 641 km². Mawkyrwat has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Mawkyrwat Subdivision

Mawkyrwat Subdivision has a total of 140 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 Mawkyrwat Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mawkyrwat Subdivision

The population profile of Mawkyrwat 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 Mawkyrwat 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 54,462 people. Includes nearly 27,322 males and 27,140 females. Rural population is about 54,462 people.
• There are around 12,112 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,132 boys and 5,980 girls.
• Literate population is about 33,099 people. Non-literate population is around 21,363 people.
• There are nearly 9,029 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mawkyrwat 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 Mawkyrwat Subdivision is approximately 2 people. Around 2 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mawkyrwat Subdivision is about 53,636 people, including 26,901 males and 26,735 females. Around 53,636 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 85 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 85 people per sq. km.