Where is Biar village located?
Biar is in Laskein Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Biar Village
Biar is an inhabited village in Laskein Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 279269 and the Census 2011 record lists 637 people in 93 households. The local references include Laskein CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jowai at about 45 km.
Biar is a village in Laskein Sub-district, Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 279269 and 637 people in 93 households.
Village Code279269
Population637
Households93
Detailed village profile
Biar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 637 people and Jowai as the nearest town reference for Biar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Biar falls under Laskein Sub-district in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 279269.
- The record lists 637 people living in 93 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Biar
- Census Village Code
- 279269
- State
- Meghalaya
- State Census Code
- 17
- District
- Jaintia Hills
- District Census Code
- 299
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Laskein
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01997
- CD Block
- Laskein
- Households
- 93
- Population
- 637
- Male Population
- 329
- Female Population
- 308
- Sex Ratio
- 936.17
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793150
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Average Household Size
6.85 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
99.84%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Biar in the official administrative record. Census village code 279269 and Laskein CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 299
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01997
- Village Census Code
- 279269
- CD Block Code
- 0036
- CD Block Name
- Laskein
Location and Distance
Jowai is the nearest town listed for Biar, about 45 km away. Jowai is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Laskein
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Jowai
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jowai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 45 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 45 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 637 people in 93 households, with 329 male residents and 308 female residents. The average household size is 6.85, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.84% for Biar.
- Total Households
- 93
- Total Population
- 637
- Male Population
- 329
- Female Population
- 308
- Sex Ratio
- 936.17
- Average Household Size
- 6.85
- ST Population
- 636
- ST Male Population
- 328
- ST Female Population
- 308
- ST Population Share
- 99.84
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Biar 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.
- 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
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School 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 Biar.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well 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
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Biar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Biar 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
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Biar is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Biar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Biar
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.
- 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
- 34
- Banks in Matched Records
- 15
- 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 | 20 | 59% |
| CRM | 7 | 21% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 7 | 21% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Megalaya Rural Bank | 8 | 24% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 6 | 18% |
| State Bank of India | 6 | 18% |
| Idbi Bank Limited | 2 | 5.9% |
| Union Bank of India | 2 | 5.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 793150 | West Jaintia Hills | Thadlaskein | Jowai (M) | Jowai New Hill Jowai, Jayantia Hill, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793150 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 793150 | East Khasi Hills | Mylliem | Shillong (Mb) | 0 Hdfcbankatm O/Odeputycommissioner, Lawmusian Jowai, Jayantiahill, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793150 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 793150 | West Jaintia Hills | Thadlaskein | Jowai (M) | Nh 44 Ladthadlaboh Jowai, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793150 |
| Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 793150 | West Jaintia Hills | Thadlaskein | Jowai (M) | Meghalaya Mooralong Jowai, Jowai P O, West Jantia Hills, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793150 |
| Federal Bank Ltd | ATM | 793150 | West Jaintia Hills | Thadlaskein | Jowai (M) | Opposite Ladthalaboh Playground Ladthadlaboh, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793150 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 793150 | West Jaintia Hills | Laskein | Khliehrangnah | Meghalaya Ground Floor, Shangpung, Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793150 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 793150 | West Jaintia Hills | Thadlaskein | Jowai (M) | Loomsooiung New Hill Jowai, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793150 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 793150 | West Jaintia Hills | Thadlaskein | Jowai (M) | Opp Catholic Church Nh-6, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793150 |
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 Biar village in?
Biar village is in Jaintia Hills district.
Which state is Biar village in?
Biar village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Biar under?
Biar comes under Laskein Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Biar?
The Census village code of Biar is 279269.
What is the population of Biar village?
The village record lists 637 people and 93 households for Biar.
How many households are in Biar village?
The village record lists 93 households for Biar.
What is the male and female population of Biar?
The record lists 329 male residents and 308 female residents for Biar.
What is the sex ratio of Biar village?
The sex ratio of Biar is 936.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Biar village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Biar, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Biar?
The nearest town listed for Biar is Jowai, about 45 km away.
How far is Biar from the district headquarters?
Biar is about 45 km from Jowai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Biar from the sub-district headquarters?
Biar is about 8 km from Laskein, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Biar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Biar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Biar?
For Biar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Biar?
The page shows 34 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Biar. These records include 15 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 Biar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Biar.