Indian Village Directory

Dewsaw Village

Dewsaw is an inhabited village in Mawphlang Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 278080 and the Census 2011 record lists 418 people in 73 households. The local references include Mawphlang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shillong at about 57 km.

In short:

Dewsaw is a village in Mawphlang Sub-district, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 278080 and 418 people in 73 households.

Village Code278080
Population418
Households73

Detailed village profile

Dewsaw at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 418 people and Shillong as the nearest town reference for Dewsaw, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District East Khasi Hills
Sub-district Mawphlang
CD Block Mawphlang
  • Dewsaw falls under Mawphlang Sub-district in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 278080.
  • The record lists 418 people living in 73 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shillong.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Dewsaw
Census Village Code
278080
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
East Khasi Hills
District Census Code
298
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mawphlang
Sub-district Census Code
01988
CD Block
Mawphlang
Households
73
Population
418
Male Population
204
Female Population
214
Sex Ratio
1,049.02
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793120
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Average Household Size 5.73 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dewsaw in the official administrative record. Census village code 278080 and Mawphlang CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
298
Sub-district Census Code
01988
Village Census Code
278080
CD Block Code
0027
CD Block Name
Mawphlang

Location and Distance

Shillong is the nearest town listed for Dewsaw, about 57 km away. Shillong is listed as the district headquarters at about 57 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mawphlang
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
41 km
District Headquarter
Shillong
Distance from District Headquarter
57 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shillong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
57 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
57 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 418 people in 73 households, with 204 male residents and 214 female residents. The average household size is 5.73, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Dewsaw.

Total Households
73
Total Population
418
Male Population
204
Female Population
214
Sex Ratio
1,049.02
Average Household Size
5.73
ST Population
418
ST Male Population
204
ST Female Population
214
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dewsaw list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Dewsaw.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dewsaw include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dewsaw include self-help groups, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dewsaw is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dewsaw show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Paddy and Maize. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others Functions in Summer
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dewsaw

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
17
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 29%
CRM 2 12%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 10 59%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Megalaya Rural Bank 11 65%
State Bank of India 3 18%
Punjab National Bank 1 5.9%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 5.9%
Union Bank of India 1 5.9%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Megalaya Rural Bank ATM 793120 South West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat Nongmyllam West Khasi Hills Shillong Nongstoin Road, Mairang, Mairang, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 793120 Eastern West Khasi Hills Mairang Mairang (Tc) West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - 793120. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Pyndengumiong Mairang, Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
State Bank of India ATM 793120 East Jaintia Hills Khliehriat Khliehriat East Jowai Silchar Road Star Cement Meghalaya, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
Punjab National Bank ATM 793120 Eastern West Khasi Hills Mairang Mairang (Tc) Pyndegumiong Mairang Mairang, Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
Union Bank of India CRM 793120 Eastern West Khasi Hills Mairang Mairang (Tc) Nongstoin Road 1st Floor, Dkhar Mansion, Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 793120 West Khasi Hills Mawshynrut Mawshynrut Mawsynrut Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
State Bank of India ATM 793120 Eastern West Khasi Hills Mairang Mairang (Tc) Mariang Market Mariang Market, Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
State Bank of India ATM 793120 Eastern West Khasi Hills Mairang Mairang (Tc) Meghalaya Mission Mairang, P.O. and Branch Mairang-793120, Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dewsaw village located?

Dewsaw is in Mawphlang Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Dewsaw village in?

Dewsaw village is in East Khasi Hills district.

Which state is Dewsaw village in?

Dewsaw village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Dewsaw under?

Dewsaw comes under Mawphlang Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dewsaw?

The Census village code of Dewsaw is 278080.

What is the population of Dewsaw village?

The village record lists 418 people and 73 households for Dewsaw.

How many households are in Dewsaw village?

The village record lists 73 households for Dewsaw.

What is the male and female population of Dewsaw?

The record lists 204 male residents and 214 female residents for Dewsaw.

What is the sex ratio of Dewsaw village?

The sex ratio of Dewsaw is 1,049.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Dewsaw village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Dewsaw, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Dewsaw?

The nearest town listed for Dewsaw is Shillong, about 57 km away.

How far is Dewsaw from the district headquarters?

Dewsaw is about 57 km from Shillong, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dewsaw from the sub-district headquarters?

Dewsaw is about 41 km from Mawphlang, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dewsaw?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dewsaw.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dewsaw?

For Dewsaw, reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Paddy and Maize.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dewsaw?

The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dewsaw. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dewsaw.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Dewsaw.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.