Laitmynsaw
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Laitmynsaw is a village located in Mylliem Tehsil, East Khasi Hills District. As of the year of 2022, it had a total population of around 198 people. It's 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 Defecation 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.[2] 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.
References[edit]
- ^ "Census of India: Search Details - Laitmynsaw". Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Shillong's Mattliang Amusement Park adds bright spot in Meghalaya's tourism and the park has also been visited by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi". ANI. Retrieved 12 July 2022.