Where is Sakhain village located?
Sakhain is in Saipung Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sakhain Village
Sakhain is an inhabited village in Saipung Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 279540 and the Census 2011 record lists 797 people in 122 households. The local references include Saipung CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jowai at about 56 km.
Sakhain is a village in Saipung Sub-district, Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 279540 and 797 people in 122 households.
Village Code279540
Population797
Households122
Detailed village profile
Sakhain at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 797 people and Jowai as the nearest town reference for Sakhain, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sakhain falls under Saipung Sub-district in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 279540.
- The record lists 797 people living in 122 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
- Sakhain
- Census Village Code
- 279540
- 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
- 122
- Population
- 797
- Male Population
- 369
- Female Population
- 428
- Sex Ratio
- 1,159.89
- 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
6.53 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
99.37%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sakhain in the official administrative record. Census village code 279540 and Saipung CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 299
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02000
- Village Census Code
- 279540
- CD Block Code
- 0039
- CD Block Name
- Saipung
Location and Distance
Jowai is the nearest town listed for Sakhain, about 56 km away. Jowai is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Saipung
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 37 km
- District Headquarter
- Jowai
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 56 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jowai
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 56 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 56 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 797 people in 122 households, with 369 male residents and 428 female residents. The average household size is 6.53, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.37% for Sakhain.
- Total Households
- 122
- Total Population
- 797
- Male Population
- 369
- Female Population
- 428
- Sex Ratio
- 1,159.89
- Average Household Size
- 6.53
- ST Population
- 792
- ST Male Population
- 367
- ST Female Population
- 425
- ST Population Share
- 99.37
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sakhain list 1 government primary school and 3 private primary schools. 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
- 3
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 3
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sakhain. 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
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sakhain include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake 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 Sakhain include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sakhain include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sakhain is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 12 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
- Available
- 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 Sakhain
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 | 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 Sakhain village in?
Sakhain village is in Jaintia Hills district.
Which state is Sakhain village in?
Sakhain village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Sakhain under?
Sakhain comes under Saipung Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sakhain?
The Census village code of Sakhain is 279540.
What is the population of Sakhain village?
The village record lists 797 people and 122 households for Sakhain.
How many households are in Sakhain village?
The village record lists 122 households for Sakhain.
What is the male and female population of Sakhain?
The record lists 369 male residents and 428 female residents for Sakhain.
What is the sex ratio of Sakhain village?
The sex ratio of Sakhain is 1,159.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Sakhain village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Sakhain, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Sakhain?
The nearest town listed for Sakhain is Jowai, about 56 km away.
How far is Sakhain from the district headquarters?
Sakhain is about 56 km from Jowai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sakhain from the sub-district headquarters?
Sakhain is about 37 km from Saipung, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sakhain?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 3 private primary schools for Sakhain.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sakhain?
The page shows 22 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sakhain. 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 Sakhain.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sakhain.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sakhain.