Where is Saikarap village located?
Saikarap is in Shella Bholaganj Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Saikarap Village
Saikarap is an inhabited village in Shella Bholaganj Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 278859 and the Census 2011 record lists 262 people in 60 households. The local references include Shella Bholaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shillong at about 88 km.
Village Code278859
Population262
Households60
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Saikarap
- Census Village Code
- 278859
- State
- Meghalaya
- State Census Code
- 17
- District
- East Khasi Hills
- District Census Code
- 298
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shella Bholaganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01994
- CD Block
- Shella Bholaganj
- Households
- 60
- Population
- 262
- Male Population
- 148
- Female Population
- 114
- Sex Ratio
- 770.27
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793108
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Saikarap at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 262 people and Shillong as the nearest town reference for Saikarap, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Saikarap falls under Shella Bholaganj Sub-district in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 278859.
- The record lists 262 people living in 60 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Average Household Size4.37 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share94.27%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Saikarap in the official administrative record. Census village code 278859 and Shella Bholaganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 298
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01994
- Village Census Code
- 278859
- CD Block Code
- 0033
- CD Block Name
- Shella Bholaganj
Location and Distance
Shillong is the nearest town listed for Saikarap, about 88 km away. Shillong is listed as the district headquarters at about 88 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shella Bholaganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 38 km
- District Headquarter
- Shillong
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 88 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Shillong
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 88 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 88 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 262 people in 60 households, with 148 male residents and 114 female residents. The average household size is 4.37, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 94.27% for Saikarap.
- Total Households
- 60
- Total Population
- 262
- Male Population
- 148
- Female Population
- 114
- Sex Ratio
- 770.27
- Average Household Size
- 4.37
- ST Population
- 247
- ST Male Population
- 133
- ST Female Population
- 114
- ST Population Share
- 94.27
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Saikarap list 1 private 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
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Saikarap.
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Saikarap include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Saikarap include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Saikarap is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Saikarap show that reported agricultural commodities include Pineapple, Arecanut and Jackfruit. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Pineapple
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Arecanut
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Jackfruit
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Saikarap
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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | 1 | 50% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | ATM | 793108 | East Khasi Hills | Shella Bholaganj | Ramdait | Meghalaya P. O: Cherrapunjee, East Khasi Hills, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793108 |
| Canara Bank | CRM | 793108 | East Khasi Hills | Shella Bholaganj | Cherrapunjee (Ct) | Sohra Campus of Nit Meghalaya, Saitsohpen, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793108 |
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 Saikarap village in?
Saikarap village is in East Khasi Hills district.
Which state is Saikarap village in?
Saikarap village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Saikarap under?
Saikarap comes under Shella Bholaganj Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Saikarap?
The Census village code of Saikarap is 278859.
What is the population of Saikarap village?
The village record lists 262 people and 60 households for Saikarap.
How many households are in Saikarap village?
The village record lists 60 households for Saikarap.
What is the male and female population of Saikarap?
The record lists 148 male residents and 114 female residents for Saikarap.
What is the sex ratio of Saikarap village?
The sex ratio of Saikarap is 770.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Saikarap village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Saikarap, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Saikarap?
The nearest town listed for Saikarap is Shillong, about 88 km away.
How far is Saikarap from the district headquarters?
Saikarap is about 88 km from Shillong, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Saikarap from the sub-district headquarters?
Saikarap is about 38 km from Shella Bholaganj, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Saikarap?
The village facility record lists 1 private primary school for Saikarap.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Saikarap?
For Saikarap, reported agricultural commodities include Pineapple, Arecanut and Jackfruit.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Saikarap?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Saikarap. 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 Saikarap.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Saikarap.