Mawten
Mawten is a village located in Mawkyrwat subdivision of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Mawkyrwat (tehsildar office) and 59km away from district headquarter Nongstoin.
Mawten has its own place in the vibrant West Khasi Hills region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Mawten
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mawten is 277405. Mawkyrwat is nearest town to Mawten village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Mawten
Below is a concise population overview of Mawten as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,268 | 1,096 | 1,172 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 443 | 231 | 212 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,260 | 1,093 | 1,167 |
Literate Population | 1,653 | 781 | 872 |
Illiterate Population | 615 | 315 | 300 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Mawten village:
- The total population of Mawten village is around 2,268, including approximately 1,096 males and 1,172 females, with a sex ratio of 1069 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 443 children aged 0–6 years in Mawten village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Mawten village has 2,260 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Mawten village is about 72.88%, with male literacy at 71.26% and female literacy at 74.40%.
- There are around 347 households in Mawten village.
Connectivity of Mawten
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mawten. As per the 2011 stats, Mawten had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Mawten
Knowing the nearby villages of Mawten helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mawten.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mawten
- Where is Mawten located?
- Mawten village is situated in Mawkyrwat Subdivision, within the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
- What is the pincode of Mawten?
- The pincode of Mawten is 793114, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Mawten as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mawten is 2,268, with 1,096 males and 1,172 females.
- How many households are there in Mawten as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Mawten village has a total of 347 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Mawten as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mawten is 72.88%. The male literacy rate is 71.26%, while the female literacy rate is 74.40%.