Indian Village Directory

Praing Village

Praing is an inhabited village in Laskein Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 279279 and the Census 2011 record lists 754 people in 129 households. The local references include Laskein CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jowai at about 69 km.

In short:

Praing is a village in Laskein Sub-district, Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 279279 and 754 people in 129 households.

Village Code279279
Population754
Households129

Detailed village profile

Praing at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 754 people and Jowai as the nearest town reference for Praing, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District Jaintia Hills
Sub-district Laskein
CD Block Laskein
  • Praing falls under Laskein Sub-district in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 279279.
  • The record lists 754 people living in 129 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
Praing
Census Village Code
279279
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
129
Population
754
Male Population
385
Female Population
369
Sex Ratio
958.44
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 5.84 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 97.75% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Praing in the official administrative record. Census village code 279279 and Laskein CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
299
Sub-district Census Code
01997
Village Census Code
279279
CD Block Code
0036
CD Block Name
Laskein

Location and Distance

Jowai is the nearest town listed for Praing, about 69 km away. Jowai is listed as the district headquarters at about 69 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Laskein
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Jowai
Distance from District Headquarter
69 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jowai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
69 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
69 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 754 people in 129 households, with 385 male residents and 369 female residents. The average household size is 5.84, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 97.75% for Praing.

Total Households
129
Total Population
754
Male Population
385
Female Population
369
Sex Ratio
958.44
Average Household Size
5.84
ST Population
737
ST Male Population
377
ST Female Population
360
ST Population Share
97.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Praing list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Praing. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Praing 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well 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
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 Praing include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Praing 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
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Praing is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 11 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
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Praing 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
Water Bounded Macadam
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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Praing

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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 20 59%
CRM 7 21%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 7 21%

Top Banks in Matched Records

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

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Praing village located?

Praing is in Laskein Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Praing village in?

Praing village is in Jaintia Hills district.

Which state is Praing village in?

Praing village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Praing under?

Praing comes under Laskein Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Praing?

The Census village code of Praing is 279279.

What is the population of Praing village?

The village record lists 754 people and 129 households for Praing.

How many households are in Praing village?

The village record lists 129 households for Praing.

What is the male and female population of Praing?

The record lists 385 male residents and 369 female residents for Praing.

What is the sex ratio of Praing village?

The sex ratio of Praing is 958.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Praing village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Praing?

The nearest town listed for Praing is Jowai, about 69 km away.

How far is Praing from the district headquarters?

Praing is about 69 km from Jowai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Praing from the sub-district headquarters?

Praing is about 40 km from Laskein, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Praing?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Praing.

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

For Praing, reported agricultural commodities include Rice.

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

The page shows 34 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Praing. These records include 15 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 Praing.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Praing.

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.