Diwian Population, Caste, Working Data West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Census 2011
Diwian is a village situated in Mawkyrwat block of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 7 families residing in the village Diwian. The total population of Diwian is 73 out of which 37 are males and 36 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Diwian is 973.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Diwian village is 17 which is 23% of the total population. There are 6 male children and 11 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Diwian is 1,833 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (973) of Diwian village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Diwian is 82.1%. Thus Diwian village has a higher literacy rate compared to 60.2% of West Khasi Hills district. The male literacy rate is 90.32% and the female literacy rate is 72% in Diwian village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Diwian village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Diwian Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Diwian village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Literacy | 82.14% | 90.32% | 72% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 73 | 37 | 36 |
| Illiterate | 27 | 9 | 18 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Diwian village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Diwian village out of total population, 26 were engaged in work activities. 80.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 19.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 26 workers engaged in Main Work, 15 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 2 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| Cultivators | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Household Industries | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Non Working | 47 | 20 | 27 |
Map of Diwian, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Nearby Villages to Diwian, Mawkyrwat
Below are the list of villages near Diwian village in Mawkyrwat.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Domjajew | 110 |
| Diwian Nongbah Rim | 29 |
| Mawiong | 119 |
| Sumsier Domtyllang | 84 |
| Diwian Mawiong | 44 |
| Pawphlang | 240 |
| Diwian Rangblang | 53 |
| Pawphlang Perkseh | 51 |
| Mawthawiong Nongtraw | 478 |
| Phottdei | 180 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Diwian, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Wikipedia