Indian Village Directory

Umkhabaw Village

Umkhabaw is an inhabited village in Shella Bholaganj Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 278884 and the Census 2011 record lists 1,359 people in 242 households. The local references include Shella Bholaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shillong at about 96 km.

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Quick answer: Umkhabaw is a village in Shella Bholaganj Sub-district, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 278884 and 1,359 people in 242 households.
Village Code278884
Population1,359
Households242

Key Village Facts

Village
Umkhabaw
Census Village Code
278884
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
242
Population
1,359
Male Population
728
Female Population
631
Sex Ratio
866.76
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793112
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Umkhabaw at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,359 people and Shillong as the nearest town reference for Umkhabaw, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtShella Bholaganj
CD BlockShella Bholaganj
  • Umkhabaw falls under Shella Bholaganj Sub-district in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 278884.
  • The record lists 1,359 people living in 242 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.

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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 Size5.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share92.42%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Umkhabaw in the official administrative record. Census village code 278884 and Shella Bholaganj CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
298
Sub-district Census Code
01994
Village Census Code
278884
CD Block Code
0033
CD Block Name
Shella Bholaganj

Location and Distance

Shillong is the nearest town listed for Umkhabaw, about 96 km away. Shillong is listed as the district headquarters at about 96 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shella Bholaganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
46 km
District Headquarter
Shillong
Distance from District Headquarter
96 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shillong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
96 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
96 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,359 people in 242 households, with 728 male residents and 631 female residents. The average household size is 5.62, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 92.42% for Umkhabaw.

Total Households
242
Total Population
1,359
Male Population
728
Female Population
631
Sex Ratio
866.76
Average Household Size
5.62
ST Population
1,256
ST Male Population
660
ST Female Population
596
ST Population Share
92.42
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Umkhabaw list 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Umkhabaw include hand pump water and 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
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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Umkhabaw.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Umkhabaw include 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
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Umkhabaw is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 15 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Umkhabaw show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Umkhabaw

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Umkhabaw village located?

Umkhabaw is in Shella Bholaganj Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Umkhabaw village in?

Umkhabaw village is in East Khasi Hills district.

Which state is Umkhabaw village in?

Umkhabaw village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Umkhabaw under?

Umkhabaw comes under Shella Bholaganj Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Umkhabaw?

The Census village code of Umkhabaw is 278884.

What is the population of Umkhabaw village?

The village record lists 1,359 people and 242 households for Umkhabaw.

How many households are in Umkhabaw village?

The village record lists 242 households for Umkhabaw.

What is the male and female population of Umkhabaw?

The record lists 728 male residents and 631 female residents for Umkhabaw.

What is the sex ratio of Umkhabaw village?

The sex ratio of Umkhabaw is 866.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Umkhabaw village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Umkhabaw?

The nearest town listed for Umkhabaw is Shillong, about 96 km away.

How far is Umkhabaw from the district headquarters?

Umkhabaw is about 96 km from Shillong, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Umkhabaw from the sub-district headquarters?

Umkhabaw is about 46 km from Shella Bholaganj, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Umkhabaw?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for Umkhabaw.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Umkhabaw?

For Umkhabaw, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Umkhabaw. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Umkhabaw.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.