Where is Wahkhen village located?
Wahkhen is in Pynursla Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Wahkhen Village
Wahkhen is an inhabited village in Pynursla Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 278915 and the Census 2011 record lists 1,347 people in 275 households. The local references include Pynursla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shillong at about 42 km.
Village Code278915
Population1,347
Households275
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Wahkhen
- Census Village Code
- 278915
- 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
- 275
- Population
- 1,347
- Male Population
- 671
- Female Population
- 676
- Sex Ratio
- 1,007.45
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793110
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Wahkhen at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,347 people and Shillong as the nearest town reference for Wahkhen, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Wahkhen falls under Pynursla Sub-district in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 278915.
- The record lists 1,347 people living in 275 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 Size4.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.93%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Wahkhen in the official administrative record. Census village code 278915 and Pynursla CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 298
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01995
- Village Census Code
- 278915
- CD Block Code
- 0034
- CD Block Name
- Pynursla
Location and Distance
Shillong is the nearest town listed for Wahkhen, about 42 km away. Shillong is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pynursla
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 29 km
- District Headquarter
- Shillong
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 42 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Shillong
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 42 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 42 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,347 people in 275 households, with 671 male residents and 676 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.93% for Wahkhen.
- Total Households
- 275
- Total Population
- 1,347
- Male Population
- 671
- Female Population
- 676
- Sex Ratio
- 1,007.45
- Average Household Size
- 4.9
- ST Population
- 1,346
- ST Male Population
- 670
- ST Female Population
- 676
- ST Population Share
- 99.93
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Wahkhen list 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 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
- 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
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Wahkhen. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Wahkhen 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
- 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 Wahkhen include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- 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 Wahkhen 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
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Wahkhen 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 Wahkhen show that reported agricultural commodities include Orange, Banana and Ginger. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Orange
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Local Musical Instruments
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Basket
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Banana
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ginger
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Wahkhen
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
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 25% |
| CRM | 2 | 50% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 1 | 25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 25% |
| Megalaya Rural Bank | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 793110 | East Khasi Hills | Pynursla | Pynursla | Meghalaya Pynursla, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793110 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | CRM | 793110 | East Khasi Hills | Pynursla | Pynursla | Nengate, Pynursla Pynursla, Dist-East Khasi Hills, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793110 |
| Megalaya Rural Bank | Customer Service Center (CSC) | 793110 | East Khasi Hills | Pynursla | Pynursla | Pynursla Pynursla, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793110 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 793110 | East Khasi Hills | Pynursla | Pynursla | Meghalaya Pynursla, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793110 |
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 Wahkhen village in?
Wahkhen village is in East Khasi Hills district.
Which state is Wahkhen village in?
Wahkhen village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Wahkhen under?
Wahkhen comes under Pynursla Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Wahkhen?
The Census village code of Wahkhen is 278915.
What is the population of Wahkhen village?
The village record lists 1,347 people and 275 households for Wahkhen.
How many households are in Wahkhen village?
The village record lists 275 households for Wahkhen.
What is the male and female population of Wahkhen?
The record lists 671 male residents and 676 female residents for Wahkhen.
What is the sex ratio of Wahkhen village?
The sex ratio of Wahkhen is 1,007.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Wahkhen village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Wahkhen, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Wahkhen?
The nearest town listed for Wahkhen is Shillong, about 42 km away.
How far is Wahkhen from the district headquarters?
Wahkhen is about 42 km from Shillong, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Wahkhen from the sub-district headquarters?
Wahkhen is about 29 km from Pynursla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Wahkhen?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary school for Wahkhen.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Wahkhen?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Wahkhen. These records include 3 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 Wahkhen.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Wahkhen.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Wahkhen.