Mawphanlur | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Mawphanlur from the northwest | |
  Mawphanlur | |
| Coordinates: 25°32′46″N 91°27′12″E / 25.546115°N 91.453226°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Meghalaya |
| Elevation | 1,840 m (6,040 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 189 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal Index Number | 793119 |
| Website | s3waas.gov.in |
Mawphanlur is a village in the West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
Description[edit | edit source]
Mawphanlur is a small village near the crest of the West Khasi Hills.[1] Nestled with seven artificial lakes in grass-covered hills at an elevation of 1,840 m (6,040 ft), Mawphanlur is a picturesque tourist attraction.[2] The mainstay of the economy is tourism.
History[edit | edit source]
Drenly K. Bani and Rina Lyngdoh Lyngkhoi conceptualised the lakes of Mawphanlur in 1973. They worked to make the concept a reality, turning the village into a tourist attraction.[citation needed]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Mawphanlur is situated in the West Khasi Hills at an elevation of 1,840 m (6,040 ft).[1] The distance from Mawphanlur to Nongstoin, the District Headquarter is 25 Kms and Mairang is 43 km (27 mi).[3] Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is 72 km (45 mi).[4]
Climate[edit | edit source]
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With rolling, grass-covered hills and seven lakes, Mawphanlur is cool in summer.[2]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
In 2011, the total population was 189 in 28 households. Among these 51.9% were female. There were no scheduled castes while 99.5% belonged to scheduled tribes. The literacy rate was 52.9%.[5](p116–118)
Governance[edit | edit source]
Mawphanlur village is located in the Rambrai Community & Rural Development (C&RD) block in the West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya.[6][7](p331)[8] It falls in the Rambrai-Jyrngam Assembly constituency[6] and in the Shillong Lok Sabha constituency.
Amenities[edit | edit source]
As of 2011, pre-primary, primary and middle schooling were available in Mawphanlur. For secondary school and higher education, students had to commute more than 10 km (6.2 mi). The village has piped water supply. The village pincode is 793119 and the nearest post office is 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi) distant.[7](p284,286–8)
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy is largely dependant on tourism.[citation needed]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Taxis and vans are available for hire.[7](p288) The nearest railway station and airport are in Guwahati, Assam, at distances of 129 km (80 mi) and 146 km (91 mi) respectively.[9][10]
Tourism[edit | edit source]
Nestled with seven artificial lakes in grass-covered hills at an elevation of 1,840 m (6,040 ft), Mawphanlur is a picturesque tourist attraction. Situated on top of a range of hills, it has cool breezes in summer.[2] In 2024, Mawphanlur was one of 11 less-developed locations selected by the Government of Meghalaya for development of tourism infrastructure. The total amount budgeted was Rs. 200 crores (Rs. 2 billion).[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mawphanlur". OpenStreetMap. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Pathak, Kabita (23 April 2025). "Offbeat North-East: 5 Underrated Places to Visit This Summer". Prag News. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ "Mawphanlur - Mairang route". OpenStreetMap. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ "Mawphanlur - Shillong route". OpenStreetMap. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ Meghalaya: District Census Handbook: West Khasi Hills -- Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract (PCA) (PDF). 2 Part XII B. Directorate of Census Operations, Meghalaya, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India. 2011.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "After Rambrai-Jyngrgam Assembly Constituency now Rambrai C&RD Block". Syllad | The Rising Meghalaya. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Meghalaya: District Census Handbook: West Khasi Hills -- Village and Town Directory (PDF). 2 Part XII A. Directorate of Census Operations, Meghalaya, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India. 2011.
- ↑ "West Khasi Hills District: Tourism - Places of Interest". West Khasi Hills district administration. 18 March 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ↑ "Mawphanlur - Guwahati airport route". OpenStreetMap. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ "Mawphanlur - Railway Station, Guwahati route". Apple Maps. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ "Govt aiming to establish direct flight connectivity from Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai to Meghalaya". Syllad | The Rising Meghalaya. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2025.