Where is Pala village located?
Pala is in Saipung Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pala Village
Pala is an inhabited village in Saipung Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 279519 and the Census 2011 record lists 755 people in 141 households. The local references include Saipung CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jowai at about 72 km.
Village Code279519
Population755
Households141
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pala
- Census Village Code
- 279519
- State
- Meghalaya
- State Census Code
- 17
- District
- Jaintia Hills
- District Census Code
- 299
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Saipung
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02000
- CD Block
- Saipung
- Households
- 141
- Population
- 755
- Male Population
- 364
- Female Population
- 391
- Sex Ratio
- 1,074.18
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793200
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 755 people and Jowai as the nearest town reference for Pala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pala falls under Saipung Sub-district in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 279519.
- The record lists 755 people living in 141 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 Size5.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.6%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pala in the official administrative record. Census village code 279519 and Saipung CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 299
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02000
- Village Census Code
- 279519
- CD Block Code
- 0039
- CD Block Name
- Saipung
Location and Distance
Jowai is the nearest town listed for Pala, about 72 km away. Jowai is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Saipung
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Jowai
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 72 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jowai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 72 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 72 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 755 people in 141 households, with 364 male residents and 391 female residents. The average household size is 5.35, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.6% for Pala.
- Total Households
- 141
- Total Population
- 755
- Male Population
- 364
- Female Population
- 391
- Sex Ratio
- 1,074.18
- Average Household Size
- 5.35
- ST Population
- 752
- ST Male Population
- 361
- ST Female Population
- 391
- ST Population Share
- 99.6
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pala 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.
- 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pala. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Pala.
- 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
- 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 Pala include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pala 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
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pala is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 9 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
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pala
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
- 22
- Banks in Matched Records
- 5
- 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 | 6 | 27% |
| CRM | 1 | 4.5% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 15 | 68% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Megalaya Rural Bank | 15 | 68% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 3 | 14% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 9.1% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 4.5% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 4.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 793200 | East Jaintia Hills | Khliehriat | Dkhiah West | D.C. Office Road, Ground and 1st Floor, at Khlieh Wahiangaw Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793200 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | CRM | 793200 | West Jaintia Hills | Thadlaskein | Ksehrynshang | Meghalaya National Highway 44, West Jayantia Hills, Opp. United Bank of India, Khilarihat, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalay… |
| Megalaya Rural Bank | Customer Service Center (CSC) | 793200 | East Jaintia Hills | Khliehriat | Lad Rymbai B | Khliehriat Lad Rymbai, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793200 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 793200 | East Jaintia Hills | Khliehriat | Khliehriat East | Khliehriat East I Floor, Mcab Bldg, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793200 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 793200 | East Jaintia Hills | Khliehriat | Khliehriat East | Sutnga Sutnga, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793200 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 793200 | East Khasi Hills | Mylliem | Shillong (Mb) | 0 Adhunikcementlimited Jowai, Distjaintiahills Meghalaya793200, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793200 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 793200 | West Jaintia Hills | Thadlaskein | Ksehrynshang | Meghalaya National Highway 44, West Jayantia Hills, Opp. United Bank of India, Khilarihat, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalay… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 793200 | East Jaintia Hills | Khliehriat | Khliehriat East | Church Road Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793200 |
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 Pala village in?
Pala village is in Jaintia Hills district.
Which state is Pala village in?
Pala village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Pala under?
Pala comes under Saipung Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pala?
The Census village code of Pala is 279519.
What is the population of Pala village?
The village record lists 755 people and 141 households for Pala.
How many households are in Pala village?
The village record lists 141 households for Pala.
What is the male and female population of Pala?
The record lists 364 male residents and 391 female residents for Pala.
What is the sex ratio of Pala village?
The sex ratio of Pala is 1,074.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Pala village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Pala, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Pala?
The nearest town listed for Pala is Jowai, about 72 km away.
How far is Pala from the district headquarters?
Pala is about 72 km from Jowai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pala from the sub-district headquarters?
Pala is about 16 km from Saipung, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Pala.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pala?
The page shows 22 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pala. These records include 5 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 Pala.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Pala.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Pala.