Indian Village Directory

Balakhowa Village

Balakhowa is an inhabited village in Jirang Sub-district of Ribhoi district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 277694 and the Census 2011 record lists 313 people in 73 households. The local references include Jirang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nongpoh at about 106 km.

In short:

Balakhowa is a village in Jirang Sub-district, Ribhoi district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 277694 and 313 people in 73 households.

Village Code277694
Population313
Households73

Detailed village profile

Balakhowa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 313 people and Nongpoh as the nearest town reference for Balakhowa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District Ribhoi
Sub-district Jirang
CD Block Jirang
  • Balakhowa falls under Jirang Sub-district in Ribhoi district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 277694.
  • The record lists 313 people living in 73 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nongpoh.
  • 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
Balakhowa
Census Village Code
277694
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
Ribhoi
District Census Code
297
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jirang
Sub-district Census Code
01986
CD Block
Jirang
Households
73
Population
313
Male Population
156
Female Population
157
Sex Ratio
1,006.41
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793102
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 4.29 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balakhowa in the official administrative record. Census village code 277694 and Jirang CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
297
Sub-district Census Code
01986
Village Census Code
277694
CD Block Code
0025
CD Block Name
Jirang

Location and Distance

Nongpoh is the nearest town listed for Balakhowa, about 106 km away. Nongpoh is listed as the district headquarters at about 106 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jirang
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
64 km
District Headquarter
Nongpoh
Distance from District Headquarter
106 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nongpoh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
106 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
106 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 313 people in 73 households, with 156 male residents and 157 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Balakhowa.

Total Households
73
Total Population
313
Male Population
156
Female Population
157
Sex Ratio
1,006.41
Average Household Size
4.29
ST Population
313
ST Male Population
156
ST Female Population
157
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balakhowa list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balakhowa include treated tap water and river or canal 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
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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balakhowa include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balakhowa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balakhowa is reported as 2 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
2 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.

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balakhowa

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
18
Banks in Matched Records
9
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 9 50%
CRM 3 17%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 6 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Megalaya Rural Bank 7 39%
State Bank of India 4 22%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5.6%
Canara Bank 1 5.6%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 5.6%

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 793102 Ri Bhoi Umling Nongpoh (Tc) G S Road Ground Floor, First Floor, Landmark Building, Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793102
Indian Bank ATM 793102 Ri Bhoi Umsning Mawtneng Nongpoh, Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793102
Canara Bank ATM 793102 Ri Bhoi Umling Nongpoh (Tc) Pahamsyiem, Opp. Stadium, G S Road Landmark Bldg Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793102
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 793102 Ri Bhoi Umling Nongpoh (Tc) Ri Bhoi Opposite Ri Bhoi College Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793102
Megalaya Rural Bank ATM 793102 Ri Bhoi Umling Nongpoh (Tc) Ribhoi G.S. Road, Nongpoh, Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793102
Punjab National Bank ATM 793102 Ri Bhoi Umling Nongpoh (Tc) G. S. Road Nongpoh Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793102
State Bank of India ATM 793102 Ri Bhoi Umling Nongpoh (Tc) Nongpoh Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793102
State Bank of India ATM 793102 Ri Bhoi Umling Nongpoh (Tc) G S Road Main Road Nongpoh Down Filling, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793102

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 Balakhowa village located?

Balakhowa is in Jirang Sub-district of Ribhoi district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Balakhowa village in?

Balakhowa village is in Ribhoi district.

Which state is Balakhowa village in?

Balakhowa village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Balakhowa under?

Balakhowa comes under Jirang Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balakhowa?

The Census village code of Balakhowa is 277694.

What is the population of Balakhowa village?

The village record lists 313 people and 73 households for Balakhowa.

How many households are in Balakhowa village?

The village record lists 73 households for Balakhowa.

What is the male and female population of Balakhowa?

The record lists 156 male residents and 157 female residents for Balakhowa.

What is the sex ratio of Balakhowa village?

The sex ratio of Balakhowa is 1,006.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Balakhowa village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Balakhowa?

The nearest town listed for Balakhowa is Nongpoh, about 106 km away.

How far is Balakhowa from the district headquarters?

Balakhowa is about 106 km from Nongpoh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balakhowa from the sub-district headquarters?

Balakhowa is about 64 km from Jirang, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balakhowa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Balakhowa.

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

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balakhowa. These records include 9 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 Balakhowa.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.