Mawlynnong

Mawlynnong is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state, India. It is famous for its cleanliness and natural attraction. Mawlynnong was awarded the prestigious tag of 'Cleanest Village in Asia' in 2003 by Discover India Magazine.It comes under the Pynursla community development block and Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) constituency.GeographyMawlynnong is located 90 km from Shillong, along the India-Bangladesh border. Kalain "The Gateway Of Barak Valley" is 187 km from Mawlynnong.DemographicsAs of June 2015 it had 500 residents., there are about 95 households in Mawlynnong. The literacy rate is 90%. Agriculture is the chief occupation of the local population, with betel nut being the main crop. The people residing in the community are Khasi people.Matrilineal SocietyAs is the tradition of the Khasi people, in Mawlynnong property and wealth are passed from the mother to the youngest of her daughters, who also keeps the mother's surname.SanitationMawlynnong is known for its cleanliness. The waste is collected in the dustbins made of bamboo, directed to a pit and then used as manure. A community initiative mandates that all residents should participate in cleaning up the village. Smoking and use of polythene is banned while rainwater harvesting is encouraged.