Indian Village Directory

Samatan Village

Samatan is an inhabited village in Laskein Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 279225 and the Census 2011 record lists 572 people in 78 households. The local references include Laskein CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jowai at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Samatan is a village in Laskein Sub-district, Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 279225 and 572 people in 78 households.
Village Code279225
Population572
Households78

Key Village Facts

Village
Samatan
Census Village Code
279225
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
78
Population
572
Male Population
267
Female Population
305
Sex Ratio
1,142.32
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793150
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Samatan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 572 people and Jowai as the nearest town reference for Samatan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtLaskein
CD BlockLaskein
  • Samatan falls under Laskein Sub-district in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 279225.
  • The record lists 572 people living in 78 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.

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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 Size7.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.83%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Samatan in the official administrative record. Census village code 279225 and Laskein CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
299
Sub-district Census Code
01997
Village Census Code
279225
CD Block Code
0036
CD Block Name
Laskein

Location and Distance

Jowai is the nearest town listed for Samatan, about 32 km away. Jowai is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

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

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 572 people in 78 households, with 267 male residents and 305 female residents. The average household size is 7.33, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.83% for Samatan.

Total Households
78
Total Population
572
Male Population
267
Female Population
305
Sex Ratio
1,142.32
Average Household Size
7.33
ST Population
571
ST Male Population
267
ST Female Population
304
ST Population Share
99.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Samatan list 3 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
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Samatan.

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 records for Samatan 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Samatan include self-help groups, 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
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Samatan is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

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

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Samatan

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
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 Samatan village located?

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

Which district is Samatan village in?

Samatan village is in Jaintia Hills district.

Which state is Samatan village in?

Samatan village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Samatan under?

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

What is the Census village code of Samatan?

The Census village code of Samatan is 279225.

What is the population of Samatan village?

The village record lists 572 people and 78 households for Samatan.

How many households are in Samatan village?

The village record lists 78 households for Samatan.

What is the male and female population of Samatan?

The record lists 267 male residents and 305 female residents for Samatan.

What is the sex ratio of Samatan village?

The sex ratio of Samatan is 1,142.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Samatan village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Samatan?

The nearest town listed for Samatan is Jowai, about 32 km away.

How far is Samatan from the district headquarters?

Samatan is about 32 km from Jowai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Samatan from the sub-district headquarters?

Samatan is about 56 km from Laskein, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Samatan?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for Samatan.

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

For Samatan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Maize.

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

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.