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Umwai Village

Umwai is an inhabited village in Shella Bholaganj Sub-district of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 278827 and the Census 2011 record lists 546 people in 122 households. The local references include Shella Bholaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shillong at about 79 km.

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Quick answer: Umwai is a village in Shella Bholaganj Sub-district, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 278827 and 546 people in 122 households.
Village Code278827
Population546
Households122

Key Village Facts

Village
Umwai
Census Village Code
278827
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
122
Population
546
Male Population
285
Female Population
261
Sex Ratio
915.79
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793110
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Umwai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 546 people and Shillong as the nearest town reference for Umwai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtShella Bholaganj
CD BlockShella Bholaganj
  • Umwai falls under Shella Bholaganj Sub-district in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 278827.
  • The record lists 546 people living in 122 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 Size4.48 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.63%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Umwai in the official administrative record. Census village code 278827 and Shella Bholaganj CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
298
Sub-district Census Code
01994
Village Census Code
278827
CD Block Code
0033
CD Block Name
Shella Bholaganj

Location and Distance

Shillong is the nearest town listed for Umwai, about 79 km away. Shillong is listed as the district headquarters at about 79 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

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

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 546 people in 122 households, with 285 male residents and 261 female residents. The average household size is 4.48, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.63% for Umwai.

Total Households
122
Total Population
546
Male Population
285
Female Population
261
Sex Ratio
915.79
Average Household Size
4.48
ST Population
544
ST Male Population
283
ST Female Population
261
ST Population Share
99.63
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Umwai list 1 government primary school 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
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Umwai include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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 Umwai include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Bus Service
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 Umwai include ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Umwai is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Umwai show that reported agricultural commodities include Tezpata, Arecanut and Broom Stick. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Tezpata
Agricultural Commodities Second
Arecanut
Agricultural Commodities Third
Broom Stick

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 Umwai

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 and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 25%
CRM 2 50%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

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

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Umwai village located?

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

Which district is Umwai village in?

Umwai village is in East Khasi Hills district.

Which state is Umwai village in?

Umwai village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Umwai under?

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

What is the Census village code of Umwai?

The Census village code of Umwai is 278827.

What is the population of Umwai village?

The village record lists 546 people and 122 households for Umwai.

How many households are in Umwai village?

The village record lists 122 households for Umwai.

What is the male and female population of Umwai?

The record lists 285 male residents and 261 female residents for Umwai.

What is the sex ratio of Umwai village?

The sex ratio of Umwai is 915.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Umwai village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Umwai?

The nearest town listed for Umwai is Shillong, about 79 km away.

How far is Umwai from the district headquarters?

Umwai is about 79 km from Shillong, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Umwai from the sub-district headquarters?

Umwai is about 26 km from Shella Bholaganj, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Umwai?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Umwai.

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

For Umwai, reported agricultural commodities include Tezpata, Arecanut and Broom Stick.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Umwai. These records include 3 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 Umwai.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.