Indian Village Directory

Photjalei Village

Photjalei is an inhabited village in Mawkyrwat Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 277338 and the Census 2011 record lists 105 people in 20 households. The local references include Mawkyrwat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nongstoin at about 36 km.

In short:

Photjalei is a village in Mawkyrwat Sub-district, West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 277338 and 105 people in 20 households.

Village Code277338
Population105
Households20

Detailed village profile

Photjalei at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 105 people and Nongstoin as the nearest town reference for Photjalei, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District West Khasi Hills
Sub-district Mawkyrwat
CD Block Mawkyrwat
  • Photjalei falls under Mawkyrwat Sub-district in West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 277338.
  • The record lists 105 people living in 20 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nongstoin.
  • 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

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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 Village Facts

Village
Photjalei
Census Village Code
277338
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
West Khasi Hills
District Census Code
296
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mawkyrwat
Sub-district Census Code
01984
CD Block
Mawkyrwat
Households
20
Population
105
Male Population
45
Female Population
60
Sex Ratio
1,333.33
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793114
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 5.25 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 Photjalei in the official administrative record. Census village code 277338 and Mawkyrwat CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
296
Sub-district Census Code
01984
Village Census Code
277338
CD Block Code
0023
CD Block Name
Mawkyrwat

Location and Distance

Nongstoin is the nearest town listed for Photjalei, about 36 km away. Nongstoin is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mawkyrwat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Nongstoin
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nongstoin
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
36 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 105 people in 20 households, with 45 male residents and 60 female residents. The average household size is 5.25, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Photjalei.

Total Households
20
Total Population
105
Male Population
45
Female Population
60
Sex Ratio
1,333.33
Average Household Size
5.25
ST Population
105
ST Male Population
45
ST Female Population
60
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Photjalei list 1 private primary school and 1 private 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
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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 Photjalei include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Photjalei include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Photjalei is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Photjalei show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Photjalei

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 2 40%
CRM 1 20%
Customer Service Center (CSC) 2 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Megalaya Rural Bank 3 60%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 20%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 20%

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 793114 South West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat Mawkyrwat Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Near Pwd Office, Besides Rani Motors, Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Near Pwd Office, Beside…
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 793114 South West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat Pynden Sakwang Na Below District Social Welfare Office Below District Social Welfare Office, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793114
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 793114 South West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat Mawlangwir Mawlangwir Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793114
Megalaya Rural Bank ATM 793114 South West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat Pynden Sakwang South West Khasi Hills Via Mawphlang-Weiloi, Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793114
Megalaya Rural Bank Customer Service Center (CSC) 793114 South West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat Mawkyrwat Mawkyrwat Main Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793114

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 Photjalei village located?

Photjalei is in Mawkyrwat Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Photjalei village in?

Photjalei village is in West Khasi Hills district.

Which state is Photjalei village in?

Photjalei village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Photjalei under?

Photjalei comes under Mawkyrwat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Photjalei?

The Census village code of Photjalei is 277338.

What is the population of Photjalei village?

The village record lists 105 people and 20 households for Photjalei.

How many households are in Photjalei village?

The village record lists 20 households for Photjalei.

What is the male and female population of Photjalei?

The record lists 45 male residents and 60 female residents for Photjalei.

What is the sex ratio of Photjalei village?

The sex ratio of Photjalei is 1,333.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Photjalei village reported?

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

What is the nearest town to Photjalei?

The nearest town listed for Photjalei is Nongstoin, about 36 km away.

How far is Photjalei from the district headquarters?

Photjalei is about 36 km from Nongstoin, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Photjalei from the sub-district headquarters?

Photjalei is about 28 km from Mawkyrwat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Photjalei?

The village facility record lists 1 private primary school and 1 private middle school for Photjalei.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Photjalei?

For Photjalei, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Photjalei. These records include 3 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 Photjalei.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.