Indian Village Directory

Sahkai Village

Sahkai is an inhabited village in Saipung Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 279508 and the Census 2011 record lists 297 people in 48 households. The local references include Saipung CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jowai at about 38 km.

In short:

Sahkai is a village in Saipung Sub-district, Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 279508 and 297 people in 48 households.

Village Code279508
Population297
Households48

Detailed village profile

Sahkai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 297 people and Jowai as the nearest town reference for Sahkai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District Jaintia Hills
Sub-district Saipung
CD Block Saipung
  • Sahkai falls under Saipung Sub-district in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 279508.
  • The record lists 297 people living in 48 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

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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 Village Facts

Village
Sahkai
Census Village Code
279508
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
48
Population
297
Male Population
153
Female Population
144
Sex Ratio
941.18
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793200
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 6.19 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.34% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.33% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sahkai in the official administrative record. Census village code 279508 and Saipung CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
299
Sub-district Census Code
02000
Village Census Code
279508
CD Block Code
0039
CD Block Name
Saipung

Location and Distance

Jowai is the nearest town listed for Sahkai, about 38 km away. Jowai is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Saipung
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
55 km
District Headquarter
Jowai
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jowai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
38 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 297 people in 48 households, with 153 male residents and 144 female residents. The average household size is 6.19, and SC share is 0.34% and ST share is 99.33% for Sahkai.

Total Households
48
Total Population
297
Male Population
153
Female Population
144
Sex Ratio
941.18
Average Household Size
6.19
SC Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.34
ST Population
295
ST Male Population
153
ST Female Population
142
ST Population Share
99.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sahkai list 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
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 Sahkai.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sahkai include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sahkai include Anganwadi centre, 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available

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

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sahkai

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
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 27%
CRM 1 4.5%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 15 68%

Top Banks in Matched Records

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

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Sahkai village located?

Sahkai is in Saipung Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Sahkai village in?

Sahkai village is in Jaintia Hills district.

Which state is Sahkai village in?

Sahkai village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Sahkai under?

Sahkai comes under Saipung Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sahkai?

The Census village code of Sahkai is 279508.

What is the population of Sahkai village?

The village record lists 297 people and 48 households for Sahkai.

How many households are in Sahkai village?

The village record lists 48 households for Sahkai.

What is the male and female population of Sahkai?

The record lists 153 male residents and 144 female residents for Sahkai.

What is the sex ratio of Sahkai village?

The sex ratio of Sahkai is 941.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Sahkai village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Sahkai?

The nearest town listed for Sahkai is Jowai, about 38 km away.

How far is Sahkai from the district headquarters?

Sahkai is about 38 km from Jowai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sahkai from the sub-district headquarters?

Sahkai is about 55 km from Saipung, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sahkai?

The village facility record lists 1 private primary school for Sahkai.

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

The page shows 22 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sahkai. 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 Sahkai.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sahkai.

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.