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Laitmynsaw is a village located in Mylliem Tehsil, East Khasi Hills District. As of the 2011 Indian census, it had a total of 31 families and 177 people, of which 86 were males and 91 are females. Its sex ratio was 1,058 females per thousand males, which is higher than that of Meghalaya (984). Children age 0-6 number 33, or 18.64% of the total population. The village's literacy rate is 90.28%, higher than the average rate of Meghalaya (74.43%); 88.57% for males and 91.89% for females.[1] The village was declared an Open Defeaction Free(ODF) Village on 2 October 2016 and was awarded with a certificate from the then MLA of Mylliem constituency, Ronnie V Lyngdoh.[citation needed] The village was also awarded the most initiative village of East Khasi Hills in the year 2017 and was awarded a cash process of ₹ 50,000.[citation needed] The people of the village have been indulged in a practice of cleaning the village and surrounding are once a week and the teachings is being passed on to the younger generations as well.

The village boasts Mattilang Park, which is a tourist destination.[citation needed] Opposite to the park is the Elephant Falls. The village also has a lower primary school run by the government, which enrolls 33 students and employs two teachers. The village has a headman who is chosen by the people.

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  1. "Census of India: Search Details - Laitmynsaw". Retrieved 8 January 2022.

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