Indian Village Directory

Chirakatta Village

Chirakatta is an inhabited village in Mawsynram Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 278737 and the Census 2011 record lists 570 people in 116 households. The local references include Mawsynram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shillong at about 128 km.

In short:

Chirakatta is a village in Mawsynram Sub-district, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 278737 and 570 people in 116 households.

Village Code278737
Population570
Households116

Detailed village profile

Chirakatta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 570 people and Shillong as the nearest town reference for Chirakatta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District East Khasi Hills
Sub-district Mawsynram
CD Block Mawsynram
  • Chirakatta falls under Mawsynram Sub-district in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 278737.
  • The record lists 570 people living in 116 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
Chirakatta
Census Village Code
278737
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
East Khasi Hills
District Census Code
298
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mawsynram
Sub-district Census Code
01993
CD Block
Mawsynram
Households
116
Population
570
Male Population
313
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
821.09
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793121
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 4.91 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 95.61% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chirakatta in the official administrative record. Census village code 278737 and Mawsynram CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
298
Sub-district Census Code
01993
Village Census Code
278737
CD Block Code
0032
CD Block Name
Mawsynram

Location and Distance

Shillong is the nearest town listed for Chirakatta, about 128 km away. Shillong is listed as the district headquarters at about 128 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mawsynram
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
64 km
District Headquarter
Shillong
Distance from District Headquarter
128 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shillong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
128 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
128 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 570 people in 116 households, with 313 male residents and 257 female residents. The average household size is 4.91, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 95.61% for Chirakatta.

Total Households
116
Total Population
570
Male Population
313
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
821.09
Average Household Size
4.91
ST Population
545
ST Male Population
298
ST Female Population
247
ST Population Share
95.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chirakatta 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chirakatta. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chirakatta include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chirakatta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chirakatta 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

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chirakatta

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
8
Banks in Matched Records
2
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
ATM 6 75%
CRM 1 12%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 1 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 6 75%
Megalaya Rural Bank 2 25%

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 793121 East Khasi Hills Mawphlang Nongbah Sohiong Sohiong Via Mawphlang, Shillong Mairang Road, Sohiong, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793121
State Bank of India CRM 793121 East Khasi Hills Mawphlang Nongrum(mawphlang) Meghalaya Mawngap, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793121
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 793121 East Khasi Hills Mylliem Mawkriah East Mylliem Mylliem, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793121
State Bank of India ATM 793121 East Khasi Hills Mawphlang Nongrum(mawphlang) Meghalaya Mawngap, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793121
State Bank of India ATM 793121 East Khasi Hills Mawphlang Mawkohmon Dorbar Shnong, Mawkohmon Nr Dorbar Shnong Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793121
State Bank of India ATM 793121 East Khasi Hills Mylliem Madan-Iingsyiem Meghalaya Po-Mylliem Syllai U Lar, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793121
State Bank of India ATM 793121 East Khasi Hills Mylliem Mawkriah West Opp Mawkriah Presbyterian Church Shillong Mawngap Road Warjri Bakery, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793121

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 Chirakatta village located?

Chirakatta is in Mawsynram Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Chirakatta village in?

Chirakatta village is in East Khasi Hills district.

Which state is Chirakatta village in?

Chirakatta village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Chirakatta under?

Chirakatta comes under Mawsynram Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chirakatta?

The Census village code of Chirakatta is 278737.

What is the population of Chirakatta village?

The village record lists 570 people and 116 households for Chirakatta.

How many households are in Chirakatta village?

The village record lists 116 households for Chirakatta.

What is the male and female population of Chirakatta?

The record lists 313 male residents and 257 female residents for Chirakatta.

What is the sex ratio of Chirakatta village?

The sex ratio of Chirakatta is 821.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Chirakatta village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Chirakatta?

The nearest town listed for Chirakatta is Shillong, about 128 km away.

How far is Chirakatta from the district headquarters?

Chirakatta is about 128 km from Shillong, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chirakatta from the sub-district headquarters?

Chirakatta is about 64 km from Mawsynram, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chirakatta?

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

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chirakatta. These records include 2 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 Chirakatta.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Chirakatta.

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.