Mawiawa - Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills

Mawiawa is a village situated in the Nongstoin subdivision of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nongstoin and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Nongstoin.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mawiawa is 276767. The village falls under the 793126 pincode.

For political representation, the village falls under the Nongstoin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mawiawa

According to the 2011 Census, Mawiawa village had a total population of 108 people, including 55 males and 53 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.00%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 77.78%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1085553
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331617
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1085553
Literate Population633528
Illiterate Population452025

Nearby Villages of Mawiawa

Mawiawa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Mawiawa

Mawiawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nongstoin to Mawiawa is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mawiawa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mawiawa village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mawiawa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mawiawa village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mawiawa

Where is Mawiawa located?

Mawiawa village is located in Nongstoin Subdivision, West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Mawiawa?

The pincode of Mawiawa is 793126.

What is the population of Mawiawa?

Mawiawa had a total population of 108, including 55 males and 53 females.

How many households are there in Mawiawa?

Mawiawa had 16 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mawiawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mawiawa was 84.00%. Male literacy was 89.74% and female literacy was 77.78%.