Where is Balakhowa village located?
Balakhowa is in Jirang Sub-district of Ribhoi district in Meghalaya, India.
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.
Village Code277694
Population313
Households73
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
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.
- 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
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 Size4.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%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
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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.
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 9 | 50% |
| CRM | 3 | 17% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 6 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.