Where is Pongtung village located?
Pongtung is in Pynursla Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pongtung Village
Pongtung is an inhabited village in Pynursla Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 278978 and the Census 2011 record lists 579 people in 112 households. The local references include Pynursla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shillong at about 61 km.
Pongtung is a village in Pynursla Sub-district, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 278978 and 579 people in 112 households.
Village Code278978
Population579
Households112
Detailed village profile
Pongtung at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 579 people and Shillong as the nearest town reference for Pongtung, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pongtung falls under Pynursla Sub-district in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 278978.
- The record lists 579 people living in 112 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
- Pongtung
- Census Village Code
- 278978
- State
- Meghalaya
- State Census Code
- 17
- District
- East Khasi Hills
- District Census Code
- 298
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pynursla
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01995
- CD Block
- Pynursla
- Households
- 112
- Population
- 579
- Male Population
- 276
- Female Population
- 303
- Sex Ratio
- 1,097.83
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793112
- 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
5.17 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
97.75%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pongtung in the official administrative record. Census village code 278978 and Pynursla CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 298
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01995
- Village Census Code
- 278978
- CD Block Code
- 0034
- CD Block Name
- Pynursla
Location and Distance
Shillong is the nearest town listed for Pongtung, about 61 km away. Shillong is listed as the district headquarters at about 61 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pynursla
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Shillong
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 61 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Shillong
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 61 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 61 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 579 people in 112 households, with 276 male residents and 303 female residents. The average household size is 5.17, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 97.75% for Pongtung.
- Total Households
- 112
- Total Population
- 579
- Male Population
- 276
- Female Population
- 303
- Sex Ratio
- 1,097.83
- Average Household Size
- 5.17
- ST Population
- 566
- ST Male Population
- 268
- ST Female Population
- 298
- ST Population Share
- 97.75
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pongtung list 1 government primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary 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
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pongtung. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pongtung include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated 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
- 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 Pongtung include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pongtung include 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pongtung 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pongtung show that reported agricultural commodities include Orange, Fruits and Weaving. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Orange
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Weaving
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Fruits
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others Functions All Year
- 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.
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.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pongtung
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
- 1
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 793112 | East Khasi Hills | Shella Bholaganj | Mawiong | Meghalaya Mawlong, Mawiong, Teh.shella Bholaganj, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793112 |
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 Pongtung village in?
Pongtung village is in East Khasi Hills district.
Which state is Pongtung village in?
Pongtung village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Pongtung under?
Pongtung comes under Pynursla Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pongtung?
The Census village code of Pongtung is 278978.
What is the population of Pongtung village?
The village record lists 579 people and 112 households for Pongtung.
How many households are in Pongtung village?
The village record lists 112 households for Pongtung.
What is the male and female population of Pongtung?
The record lists 276 male residents and 303 female residents for Pongtung.
What is the sex ratio of Pongtung village?
The sex ratio of Pongtung is 1,097.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Pongtung village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Pongtung, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Pongtung?
The nearest town listed for Pongtung is Shillong, about 61 km away.
How far is Pongtung from the district headquarters?
Pongtung is about 61 km from Shillong, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pongtung from the sub-district headquarters?
Pongtung is about 15 km from Pynursla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pongtung?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary school for Pongtung.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pongtung?
For Pongtung, reported agricultural commodities include Orange, Fruits and Weaving.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pongtung?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pongtung. 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 Pongtung.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Pongtung.