Where is Sankhat village located?
Sankhat is in Amlarem Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sankhat Village
Sankhat is an inhabited village in Amlarem Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 279386 and the Census 2011 record lists 525 people in 104 households. The local references include Amlarem CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jowai at about 64 km.
Village Code279386
Population525
Households104
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sankhat
- Census Village Code
- 279386
- State
- Meghalaya
- State Census Code
- 17
- District
- Jaintia Hills
- District Census Code
- 299
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Amlarem
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01998
- CD Block
- Amlarem
- Households
- 104
- Population
- 525
- Male Population
- 277
- Female Population
- 248
- Sex Ratio
- 895.31
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793109
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sankhat at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 525 people and Jowai as the nearest town reference for Sankhat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sankhat falls under Amlarem Sub-district in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 279386.
- The record lists 525 people living in 104 households.
- Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jowai.
- 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 Size5.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.95%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share91.05%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankhat in the official administrative record. Census village code 279386 and Amlarem CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 299
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01998
- Village Census Code
- 279386
- CD Block Code
- 0037
- CD Block Name
- Amlarem
Location and Distance
Jowai is the nearest town listed for Sankhat, about 64 km away. Jowai is listed as the district headquarters at about 64 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Amlarem
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 39 km
- District Headquarter
- Jowai
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 64 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jowai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 64 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 64 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 525 people in 104 households, with 277 male residents and 248 female residents. The average household size is 5.05, and SC share is 0.95% and ST share is 91.05% for Sankhat.
- Total Households
- 104
- Total Population
- 525
- Male Population
- 277
- Female Population
- 248
- Sex Ratio
- 895.31
- Average Household Size
- 5.05
- SC Population
- 5
- SC Male Population
- 5
- SC Population Share
- 0.95
- ST Population
- 478
- ST Male Population
- 236
- ST Female Population
- 242
- ST Population Share
- 91.05
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sankhat list 1 government 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
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Sankhat.
- 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
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sankhat.
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sankhat 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sankhat show that reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Betel Leaves. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Arecanut
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Betel Leaves
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 Sankhat
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
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 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 | 793109 | West Jaintia Hills | Amlarem | Latang | Meghalaya Dawki-793109, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793109 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 793109 | West Jaintia Hills | Amlarem | Dawki | Dawki Icp Land Port, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793109 |
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 Sankhat village in?
Sankhat village is in Jaintia Hills district.
Which state is Sankhat village in?
Sankhat village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Sankhat under?
Sankhat comes under Amlarem Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sankhat?
The Census village code of Sankhat is 279386.
What is the population of Sankhat village?
The village record lists 525 people and 104 households for Sankhat.
How many households are in Sankhat village?
The village record lists 104 households for Sankhat.
What is the male and female population of Sankhat?
The record lists 277 male residents and 248 female residents for Sankhat.
What is the sex ratio of Sankhat village?
The sex ratio of Sankhat is 895.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Sankhat village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Sankhat, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Sankhat?
The nearest town listed for Sankhat is Jowai, about 64 km away.
How far is Sankhat from the district headquarters?
Sankhat is about 64 km from Jowai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sankhat from the sub-district headquarters?
Sankhat is about 39 km from Amlarem, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sankhat?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sankhat.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankhat?
For Sankhat, reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Betel Leaves.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankhat?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankhat. 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 Sankhat.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sankhat.