Where is Silkata village located?
Silkata is in Selsella Sub-district of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Silkata Village
Silkata is an inhabited village in Selsella Sub-district of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 272848 and the Census 2011 record lists 1,708 people in 358 households. The local references include Selsella CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tura at about 70 km.
Village Code272848
Population1,708
Households358
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Silkata
- Census Village Code
- 272848
- 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
- 358
- Population
- 1,708
- Male Population
- 858
- Female Population
- 850
- Sex Ratio
- 990.68
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 794104
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Silkata at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,708 people and Tura as the nearest town reference for Silkata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Silkata falls under Selsella Sub-district in West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 272848.
- The record lists 1,708 people living in 358 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Average Household Size4.77 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Silkata in the official administrative record. Census village code 272848 and Selsella CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 293
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01962
- Village Census Code
- 272848
- CD Block Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Selsella
Location and Distance
Tura is the nearest town listed for Silkata, about 70 km away. Tura is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Selsella
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Tura
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 70 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Tura
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 70 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 70 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,708 people in 358 households, with 858 male residents and 850 female residents. The average household size is 4.77, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Silkata.
- Total Households
- 358
- Total Population
- 1,708
- Male Population
- 858
- Female Population
- 850
- Sex Ratio
- 990.68
- Average Household Size
- 4.77
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Silkata list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle 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
- 2
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Silkata include hand pump water, 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
- 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
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump 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
- 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 Silkata include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Silkata 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
- Sports Field
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Silkata is reported as 12 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial 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
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Silkata
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 16% |
| CRM | 2 | 6.5% |
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 24 | 77% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Silkata village in?
Silkata village is in West Garo Hills district.
Which state is Silkata village in?
Silkata village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Silkata under?
Silkata comes under Selsella Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Silkata?
The Census village code of Silkata is 272848.
What is the population of Silkata village?
The village record lists 1,708 people and 358 households for Silkata.
How many households are in Silkata village?
The village record lists 358 households for Silkata.
What is the male and female population of Silkata?
The record lists 858 male residents and 850 female residents for Silkata.
What is the sex ratio of Silkata village?
The sex ratio of Silkata is 990.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Silkata village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Silkata, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Silkata?
The nearest town listed for Silkata is Tura, about 70 km away.
How far is Silkata from the district headquarters?
Silkata is about 70 km from Tura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Silkata from the sub-district headquarters?
Silkata is about 16 km from Selsella, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Silkata?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Silkata.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Silkata?
The page shows 31 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Silkata. 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 Silkata.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Silkata.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Silkata.