Marshiang - Rambrai, West Khasi Hills

Marshiang is a village situated in the Rambrai subdivision of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 30 km from Nongstoin and around 30 km from Nongstoin.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marshiang is 276690. The village falls under the 793119 pincode.

Marshiang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Rambrai jyrngam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marshiang

According to the 2011 Census, Marshiang village had a total population of 153 people, including 77 males and 76 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.23%, with male literacy at 82.81% and female literacy at 73.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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 Population1537776
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291316
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1527775
Literate Population975344
Illiterate Population562432

Nearby Villages of Marshiang

Marshiang 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 Marshiang

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Marshiang.

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 Marshiang is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marshiang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Marshiang

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

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

FAQs about Marshiang

Where is Marshiang located?

Marshiang village is located in Rambrai Subdivision, West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Marshiang?

The pincode of Marshiang is 793119.

What is the population of Marshiang?

Marshiang had a total population of 153, including 77 males and 76 females.

How many households are there in Marshiang?

Marshiang had 30 households.

What is the literacy rate in Marshiang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marshiang was 78.23%. Male literacy was 82.81% and female literacy was 73.33%.