Indian Village Directory

Upper Balian Village

Upper Balian is an inhabited village in Umling Sub-district of Ribhoi district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 277494 and the Census 2011 record lists 242 people in 45 households. The local references include Umling CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nongpoh at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Upper Balian is a village in Umling Sub-district, Ribhoi district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 277494 and 242 people in 45 households.
Village Code277494
Population242
Households45

Key Village Facts

Village
Upper Balian
Census Village Code
277494
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
Ribhoi
District Census Code
297
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Umling
Sub-district Census Code
01985
CD Block
Umling
Households
45
Population
242
Male Population
119
Female Population
123
Sex Ratio
1,033.61
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793101
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Upper Balian at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 242 people and Nongpoh as the nearest town reference for Upper Balian, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictRibhoi
Sub-districtUmling
CD BlockUmling
  • Upper Balian falls under Umling Sub-district in Ribhoi district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 277494.
  • The record lists 242 people living in 45 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Average Household Size5.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share93.39%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Upper Balian in the official administrative record. Census village code 277494 and Umling CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
297
Sub-district Census Code
01985
Village Census Code
277494
CD Block Code
0024
CD Block Name
Umling

Location and Distance

Nongpoh is the nearest town listed for Upper Balian, about 25 km away. Nongpoh is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Umling
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Nongpoh
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nongpoh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
25 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 242 people in 45 households, with 119 male residents and 123 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 93.39% for Upper Balian.

Total Households
45
Total Population
242
Male Population
119
Female Population
123
Sex Ratio
1,033.61
Average Household Size
5.38
ST Population
226
ST Male Population
111
ST Female Population
115
ST Population Share
93.39
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Upper Balian 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Upper Balian include self-help groups, 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Upper Balian is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Upper Balian show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Pumpkin and Chillies. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pumpkin
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chillies

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 Upper Balian

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
17
Banks in Matched Records
6
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 53%
CRM 8 47%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 41%
Punjab National Bank 3 18%
Axis Bank Limited 2 12%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 12%
ICICI Bank Limited 2 12%

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 793101 Ri Bhoi Umsning Nongthymmai Umsning Meghalaya793101 Axis Bank ATM Rist Techno City Killing Road 9th Mile Ri Bhoi Dist, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793101
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 793101 Ri Bhoi Umling Balian G S Road Mile, Borbhuin Burnihat, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793101
Punjab National Bank ATM 793101 Ri Bhoi Umling Balian Meghalaya G. S. Rd.burnihat, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793101
State Bank of India ATM 793101 Ri Bhoi Umling Balian Meghalaya Burnihat, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793101
Punjab National Bank ATM 793101 Ri Bhoi Umling Nongrabil Boi Near Brynihat Bridge Brynihat Ri, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793101
Punjab National Bank ATM 793101 Ri Bhoi Umling Baridua Ri Bhoi Meghalaya 793101 Ustm, Technocity Killing Road Baridua, 9th Mile, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793101
State Bank of India ATM 793101 Ri Bhoi Umling Model Village Meghalaya Jorabat, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793101
State Bank of India ATM 793101 Ri Bhoi Umling Byrnihat Byrnihat Main Market Road Near Mera Petrol Pump, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, 793101

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 Upper Balian village located?

Upper Balian is in Umling Sub-district of Ribhoi district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Upper Balian village in?

Upper Balian village is in Ribhoi district.

Which state is Upper Balian village in?

Upper Balian village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Upper Balian under?

Upper Balian comes under Umling Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Upper Balian?

The Census village code of Upper Balian is 277494.

What is the population of Upper Balian village?

The village record lists 242 people and 45 households for Upper Balian.

How many households are in Upper Balian village?

The village record lists 45 households for Upper Balian.

What is the male and female population of Upper Balian?

The record lists 119 male residents and 123 female residents for Upper Balian.

What is the sex ratio of Upper Balian village?

The sex ratio of Upper Balian is 1,033.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Upper Balian village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Upper Balian?

The nearest town listed for Upper Balian is Nongpoh, about 25 km away.

How far is Upper Balian from the district headquarters?

Upper Balian is about 25 km from Nongpoh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Upper Balian from the sub-district headquarters?

Upper Balian is about 13 km from Umling, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Upper Balian?

For Upper Balian, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Pumpkin and Chillies.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Upper Balian?

The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Upper Balian. These records include 6 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 Upper Balian.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.