Sonamite is an inhabited village in Betasing Sub-district of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 273680 and the Census 2011 record lists 1,016 people in 177 households. The local references include Betasing CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tura at about 37 km.
In short:
Sonamite is a village in Betasing Sub-district, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 273680 and 1,016 people in 177 households.
Village Code273680
Population1,016
Households177
Detailed village profile
Sonamite at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,016 people and Tura as the nearest town reference for Sonamite, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sonamite falls under Betasing Sub-district in West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya.
The Census village code is 273680.
The record lists 1,016 people living in 177 households.
Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
The nearest town named in the record is Tura.
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
Sonamite
Census Village Code
273680
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
West Garo Hills
District Census Code
293
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Betasing
Sub-district Census Code
01966
CD Block
Betasing
Households
177
Population
1,016
Male Population
500
Female Population
516
Sex Ratio
1,032
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
794115
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 Size5.74 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share95.96%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonamite in the official administrative record. Census village code 273680 and Betasing CD Block.
State Census Code
17
District Census Code
293
Sub-district Census Code
01966
Village Census Code
273680
CD Block Code
0005
CD Block Name
Betasing
Location and Distance
Tura is the nearest town listed for Sonamite, about 37 km away. Tura is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Betasing
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Tura
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
37 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,016 people in 177 households, with 500 male residents and 516 female residents. The average household size is 5.74, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 95.96% for Sonamite.
Total Households
177
Total Population
1,016
Male Population
500
Female Population
516
Sex Ratio
1,032
Average Household Size
5.74
ST Population
975
ST Male Population
480
ST Female Population
495
ST Population Share
95.96
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonamite list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonamite include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
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 Sonamite include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sonamite include self-help groups, 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.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sonamite is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
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.
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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
Customer Service Center (CSC)
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Megalaya Rural Bank
1
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Megalaya Rural Bank
Customer Service Center (CSC)
794115
West Garo Hills
Tikrikilla
Tikrikilla(b)
Zikzak Zikzak, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794115
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 Sonamite village located?
Sonamite is in Betasing Sub-district of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Which district is Sonamite village in?
Sonamite village is in West Garo Hills district.
Which state is Sonamite village in?
Sonamite village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Sonamite under?
Sonamite comes under Betasing Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sonamite?
The Census village code of Sonamite is 273680.
What is the population of Sonamite village?
The village record lists 1,016 people and 177 households for Sonamite.
How many households are in Sonamite village?
The village record lists 177 households for Sonamite.
What is the male and female population of Sonamite?
The record lists 500 male residents and 516 female residents for Sonamite.
What is the sex ratio of Sonamite village?
The sex ratio of Sonamite is 1,032 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Sonamite village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Sonamite, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Sonamite?
The nearest town listed for Sonamite is Tura, about 37 km away.
How far is Sonamite from the district headquarters?
Sonamite is about 37 km from Tura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sonamite from the sub-district headquarters?
Sonamite is about 15 km from Betasing, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sonamite?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sonamite.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonamite?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonamite. These records include 1 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 Sonamite.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sonamite.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sonamite.
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.