Indian Village Directory

Bamkamar Village

Bamkamar is an inhabited village in Thadlaskein Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 279110 and the Census 2011 record lists 1,070 people in 188 households. The local references include Thadlaskein CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jowai at about 48 km.

In short:

Bamkamar is a village in Thadlaskein Sub-district, Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 279110 and 1,070 people in 188 households.

Village Code279110
Population1,070
Households188

Detailed village profile

Bamkamar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,070 people and Jowai as the nearest town reference for Bamkamar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District Jaintia Hills
Sub-district Thadlaskein
CD Block Thadlaskein
  • Bamkamar falls under Thadlaskein Sub-district in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 279110.
  • The record lists 1,070 people living in 188 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
Bamkamar
Census Village Code
279110
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
Jaintia Hills
District Census Code
299
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Thadlaskein
Sub-district Census Code
01996
CD Block
Thadlaskein
Households
188
Population
1,070
Male Population
535
Female Population
535
Sex Ratio
1,000
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793151
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 5.69 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 98.5% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bamkamar in the official administrative record. Census village code 279110 and Thadlaskein CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
299
Sub-district Census Code
01996
Village Census Code
279110
CD Block Code
0035
CD Block Name
Thadlaskein

Location and Distance

Jowai is the nearest town listed for Bamkamar, about 48 km away. Jowai is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

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

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,070 people in 188 households, with 535 male residents and 535 female residents. The average household size is 5.69, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.5% for Bamkamar.

Total Households
188
Total Population
1,070
Male Population
535
Female Population
535
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
5.69
ST Population
1,054
ST Male Population
524
ST Female Population
530
ST Population Share
98.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bamkamar list 1 government primary school and 2 private primary schools. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bamkamar. 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bamkamar include 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
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 Bamkamar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bamkamar 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bamkamar is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 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
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bamkamar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ginger and Vegetable. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ginger
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable

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

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 Bamkamar

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 2 67%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Megalaya Rural Bank 1 33%

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 793151 West Jaintia Hills Thadlaskein Jowai (M) Jaintia Hills North East Adventist College Pothadlaskein, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793151
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 793151 West Jaintia Hills Thadlaskein Nartiang Jowai Nartiang, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793151
State Bank of India ATM 793151 West Jaintia Hills Thadlaskein Moodymmai Meghalaya Ummulong Ummulong, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793151

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 Bamkamar village located?

Bamkamar is in Thadlaskein Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Bamkamar village in?

Bamkamar village is in Jaintia Hills district.

Which state is Bamkamar village in?

Bamkamar village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Bamkamar under?

Bamkamar comes under Thadlaskein Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bamkamar?

The Census village code of Bamkamar is 279110.

What is the population of Bamkamar village?

The village record lists 1,070 people and 188 households for Bamkamar.

How many households are in Bamkamar village?

The village record lists 188 households for Bamkamar.

What is the male and female population of Bamkamar?

The record lists 535 male residents and 535 female residents for Bamkamar.

What is the sex ratio of Bamkamar village?

The sex ratio of Bamkamar is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Bamkamar village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Bamkamar?

The nearest town listed for Bamkamar is Jowai, about 48 km away.

How far is Bamkamar from the district headquarters?

Bamkamar is about 48 km from Jowai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bamkamar from the sub-district headquarters?

Bamkamar is about 38 km from Thadlaskein, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bamkamar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 2 private primary schools for Bamkamar.

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

For Bamkamar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ginger and Vegetable.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bamkamar. These records include 3 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 Bamkamar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Bamkamar.

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.