Indian Village Directory

Dewankata Village

Dewankata is an inhabited village in Selsella Sub-district of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 272764 and the Census 2011 record lists 393 people in 77 households. The local references include Selsella CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhubri at about 8 km.

In short:

Dewankata is a village in Selsella Sub-district, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 272764 and 393 people in 77 households.

Village Code272764
Population393
Households77

Detailed village profile

Dewankata at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 393 people and Dhubri as the nearest town reference for Dewankata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District West Garo Hills
Sub-district Selsella
CD Block Selsella
  • Dewankata falls under Selsella Sub-district in West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 272764.
  • The record lists 393 people living in 77 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dhubri.
  • 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
Dewankata
Census Village Code
272764
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
West Garo Hills
District Census Code
293
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Selsella
Sub-district Census Code
01962
CD Block
Selsella
Households
77
Population
393
Male Population
181
Female Population
212
Sex Ratio
1,171.27
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
794104
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 5.1 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 Dewankata in the official administrative record. Census village code 272764 and Selsella CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
293
Sub-district Census Code
01962
Village Census Code
272764
CD Block Code
0001
CD Block Name
Selsella

Location and Distance

Dhubri is the nearest town listed for Dewankata, about 8 km away. Tura is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Selsella
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
45 km
District Headquarter
Tura
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dhubri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
No
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Assam
Distance outside State/UT
8 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 393 people in 77 households, with 181 male residents and 212 female residents. The average household size is 5.1, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Dewankata.

Total Households
77
Total Population
393
Male Population
181
Female Population
212
Sex Ratio
1,171.27
Average Household Size
5.1
ST Population
393
ST Male Population
181
ST Female Population
212
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dewankata 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

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Dewankata.

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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dewankata 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dewankata is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 20 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 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
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 Dewankata

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
31
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 16%
CRM 2 6.5%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 24 77%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Megalaya Rural Bank 24 77%
State Bank of India 5 16%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 3.2%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 3.2%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 794104 West Garo Hills Selsella Lower Phulbari (Bazar) Phulbari, Dist. West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - 794104. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Dove Tower, Singimari-Phulbari-Agia-Guw…
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 794104 West Garo Hills Selsella Lower Phulbari (Bazar) West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - 794104 ICICI Bank Ltd, Lower Phulbari, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 794104 West Garo Hills Selsella Tebalpara Tebalpara Tebalpara, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104
State Bank of India ATM 794104 West Garo Hills Selsella New Bhaitbari Meghalaya New Bhaitbari-794104, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104
State Bank of India ATM 794104 West Garo Hills Selsella Hallidayganj Meghalaya Hallydayganj, 794104, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104
State Bank of India ATM 794104 West Garo Hills Selsella Dadonggre Meghalaya West Garo Hills, Dadenggiri, 794104, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104
State Bank of India ATM 794104 West Garo Hills Selsella Selsella Meghalaya Selsella, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104
State Bank of India CRM 794104 West Garo Hills Selsella Lower Phulbari (Bazar) Meghalaya Phulbari, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, 794104

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 Dewankata village located?

Dewankata is in Selsella Sub-district of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Dewankata village in?

Dewankata village is in West Garo Hills district.

Which state is Dewankata village in?

Dewankata village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Dewankata under?

Dewankata comes under Selsella Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dewankata?

The Census village code of Dewankata is 272764.

What is the population of Dewankata village?

The village record lists 393 people and 77 households for Dewankata.

How many households are in Dewankata village?

The village record lists 77 households for Dewankata.

What is the male and female population of Dewankata?

The record lists 181 male residents and 212 female residents for Dewankata.

What is the sex ratio of Dewankata village?

The sex ratio of Dewankata is 1,171.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Dewankata village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Dewankata?

The nearest town listed for Dewankata is Dhubri, about 8 km away.

How far is Dewankata from the district headquarters?

Dewankata is about 85 km from Tura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dewankata from the sub-district headquarters?

Dewankata is about 45 km from Selsella, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dewankata?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dewankata.

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

The page shows 31 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dewankata. These records include 4 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 Dewankata.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.