Indian Village Directory

Dewsaw Village

Dewsaw is an inhabited village in Mairang Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 277102 and the Census 2011 record lists 260 people in 46 households. The local references include Mairang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mairang at about 15 km.

In short:

Dewsaw is a village in Mairang Sub-district, West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 277102 and 260 people in 46 households.

Village Code277102
Population260
Households46

Detailed village profile

Dewsaw at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 260 people and Mairang as the nearest town reference for Dewsaw, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District West Khasi Hills
Sub-district Mairang
CD Block Mairang
  • Dewsaw falls under Mairang Sub-district in West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 277102.
  • The record lists 260 people living in 46 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mairang.
  • 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
277102
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
West Khasi Hills
District Census Code
296
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mairang
Sub-district Census Code
01982
CD Block
Mairang
Households
46
Population
260
Male Population
138
Female Population
122
Sex Ratio
884.06
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 5.65 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 98.85% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dewsaw in the official administrative record. Census village code 277102 and Mairang CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
296
Sub-district Census Code
01982
Village Census Code
277102
CD Block Code
0021
CD Block Name
Mairang

Location and Distance

Mairang is the nearest town listed for Dewsaw, about 15 km away. Nongstoin is listed as the district headquarters at about 64 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mairang
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Nongstoin
Distance from District Headquarter
64 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mairang
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
64 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 260 people in 46 households, with 138 male residents and 122 female residents. The average household size is 5.65, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.85% for Dewsaw.

Total Households
46
Total Population
260
Male Population
138
Female Population
122
Sex Ratio
884.06
Average Household Size
5.65
ST Population
257
ST Male Population
135
ST Female Population
122
ST Population Share
98.85
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.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government 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.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dewsaw include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dewsaw include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dewsaw is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 16 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

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

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

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
10
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
Customer Service Center (CSC) 10 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Megalaya Rural Bank 10 100%

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 Customer Service Center (CSC) 793120 West Khasi Hills Mawshynrut Mawshynrut Mawsynrut Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 793120 West Khasi Hills Nongstoin Marang Mairang Mairang, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 793120 West Khasi Hills Mawshynrut Riangdo Riangdo Riangdo, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793120
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 793120 West Khasi Hills Mawshynrut Mawshynrut Mawthadraishan Mawthadraishan, 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 Mairang Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Dewsaw village in?

Dewsaw village is in West Khasi Hills district.

Which state is Dewsaw village in?

Dewsaw village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Dewsaw under?

Dewsaw comes under Mairang 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 277102.

What is the population of Dewsaw village?

The village record lists 260 people and 46 households for Dewsaw.

How many households are in Dewsaw village?

The village record lists 46 households for Dewsaw.

What is the male and female population of Dewsaw?

The record lists 138 male residents and 122 female residents for Dewsaw.

What is the sex ratio of Dewsaw village?

The sex ratio of Dewsaw is 884.06 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 Mairang, about 15 km away.

How far is Dewsaw from the district headquarters?

Dewsaw is about 64 km from Nongstoin, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dewsaw from the sub-district headquarters?

Dewsaw is about 15 km from Mairang, 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 Paddy, Potato and Maize.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dewsaw. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dewsaw.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for 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.