Where is Pongkung village located?
Pongkung is in Mawsynram Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pongkung Village
Pongkung is an inhabited village in Mawsynram Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 278615 and the Census 2011 record lists 1,081 people in 187 households. The local references include Mawsynram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shillong at about 55 km.
Village Code278615
Population1,081
Households187
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pongkung
- Census Village Code
- 278615
- 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
- 187
- Population
- 1,081
- Male Population
- 546
- Female Population
- 535
- Sex Ratio
- 979.85
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793121
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pongkung at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,081 people and Shillong as the nearest town reference for Pongkung, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pongkung falls under Mawsynram Sub-district in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 278615.
- The record lists 1,081 people living in 187 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
Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Average Household Size5.78 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.17%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pongkung in the official administrative record. Census village code 278615 and Mawsynram CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 298
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01993
- Village Census Code
- 278615
- CD Block Code
- 0032
- CD Block Name
- Mawsynram
Location and Distance
Shillong is the nearest town listed for Pongkung, about 55 km away. Shillong is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Mawsynram
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 30 km
- District Headquarter
- Shillong
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 55 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Shillong
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 55 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 55 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,081 people in 187 households, with 546 male residents and 535 female residents. The average household size is 5.78, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.17% for Pongkung.
- Total Households
- 187
- Total Population
- 1,081
- Male Population
- 546
- Female Population
- 535
- Sex Ratio
- 979.85
- Average Household Size
- 5.78
- ST Population
- 1,072
- ST Male Population
- 540
- ST Female Population
- 532
- ST Population Share
- 99.17
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pongkung list 2 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 private middle schools. 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
- 2
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 2
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Pongkung.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole 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
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pongkung include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Other District Road
- 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 Pongkung include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pongkung is reported as 16 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pongkung show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Potato
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pongkung
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 75% |
| CRM | 1 | 12% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 1 | 12% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Pongkung village in?
Pongkung village is in East Khasi Hills district.
Which state is Pongkung village in?
Pongkung village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Pongkung under?
Pongkung comes under Mawsynram Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pongkung?
The Census village code of Pongkung is 278615.
What is the population of Pongkung village?
The village record lists 1,081 people and 187 households for Pongkung.
How many households are in Pongkung village?
The village record lists 187 households for Pongkung.
What is the male and female population of Pongkung?
The record lists 546 male residents and 535 female residents for Pongkung.
What is the sex ratio of Pongkung village?
The sex ratio of Pongkung is 979.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Pongkung village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Pongkung, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Pongkung?
The nearest town listed for Pongkung is Shillong, about 55 km away.
How far is Pongkung from the district headquarters?
Pongkung is about 55 km from Shillong, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pongkung from the sub-district headquarters?
Pongkung is about 30 km from Mawsynram, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pongkung?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 private middle schools for Pongkung.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pongkung?
For Pongkung, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pongkung?
The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pongkung. 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 Pongkung.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Pongkung.