Mawshynrut

Mawshynrut 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 Mawshynrut Block (CD) is 01979. The total area of Mawshynrut Subdivision is 1,614 km². Mawshynrut has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Mawshynrut Subdivision

Mawshynrut Subdivision has a total of 321 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 Mawshynrut Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mawshynrut Subdivision

The population profile of Mawshynrut 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 Mawshynrut 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 74,490 people. Includes nearly 38,081 males and 36,409 females. Rural population is about 74,490 people.
• There are around 17,077 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,803 boys and 8,274 girls.
• Literate population is about 42,652 people. Non-literate population is around 31,838 people.
• There are nearly 12,830 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mawshynrut 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 Mawshynrut Subdivision is approximately 18 people, including 13 males and 5 females. Around 18 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mawshynrut Subdivision is about 73,092 people, including 37,303 males and 35,789 females. Around 73,092 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 46 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 46 people per sq. km.