Where is Balat village located?
Balat is in Ranikor Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balat Village
Balat is an inhabited village in Ranikor Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 277295 and the Census 2011 record lists 987 people in 193 households. The local references include Balat Gram Panchayat, Ranikor CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nongstoin at about 147 km.
Balat is a village in Ranikor Sub-district, West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 277295 and 987 people in 193 households.
Village Code277295
Population987
Households193
Detailed village profile
Balat at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 987 people and Nongstoin as the nearest town reference for Balat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Meghalaya
District
West Khasi Hills
Sub-district
Ranikor
CD Block
Ranikor
Gram Panchayat
BALAT
- Balat falls under Ranikor Sub-district in West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 277295.
- The record lists 987 people living in 193 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
- Balat
- Census Village Code
- 277295
- State
- Meghalaya
- State Census Code
- 17
- District
- West Khasi Hills
- District Census Code
- 296
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ranikor
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01983
- CD Block
- Ranikor
- Gram Panchayat
- Balat
- Households
- 193
- Population
- 987
- Male Population
- 501
- Female Population
- 486
- Sex Ratio
- 970.06
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793106
- 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
5.11 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0.1%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
53.19%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balat in the official administrative record. Census village code 277295, Balat Gram Panchayat and Ranikor CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 296
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01983
- Village Census Code
- 277295
- CD Block Code
- 0022
- CD Block Name
- Ranikor
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Balat
Location and Distance
Nongstoin is the nearest town listed for Balat, about 147 km away. Nongstoin is listed as the district headquarters at about 147 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ranikor
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 35 km
- District Headquarter
- Nongstoin
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 147 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Nongstoin
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 147 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 147 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 987 people in 193 households, with 501 male residents and 486 female residents. The average household size is 5.11, and SC share is 0.1% and ST share is 53.19% for Balat.
- Total Households
- 193
- Total Population
- 987
- Male Population
- 501
- Female Population
- 486
- Sex Ratio
- 970.06
- Average Household Size
- 5.11
- SC Population
- 1
- SC Male Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 0.1
- ST Population
- 525
- ST Male Population
- 256
- ST Female Population
- 269
- ST Population Share
- 53.19
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balat list 2 government primary schools, 4 private primary schools, 2 private middle schools and 2 private secondary schools. 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
- 4
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 4
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 2
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 2
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balat. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balat 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balat include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balat 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
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balat is reported as 14 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
- 14 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
- 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.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balat
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
- 2
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Center (CSC) | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Megalaya Rural Bank | 2 | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megalaya Rural Bank | Customer Service Center (CSC) | 793106 | West Khasi Hills | Mawshynrut | Mawshynrut | Ranikor Ranikor, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, 793106 |
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 Balat village in?
Balat village is in West Khasi Hills district.
Which state is Balat village in?
Balat village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Balat under?
Balat comes under Ranikor Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balat?
The Census village code of Balat is 277295.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balat under?
Balat is listed under BALAT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ranikor.
What is the population of Balat village?
The village record lists 987 people and 193 households for Balat.
How many households are in Balat village?
The village record lists 193 households for Balat.
What is the male and female population of Balat?
The record lists 501 male residents and 486 female residents for Balat.
What is the sex ratio of Balat village?
The sex ratio of Balat is 970.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Balat village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Balat, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Balat?
The nearest town listed for Balat is Nongstoin, about 147 km away.
How far is Balat from the district headquarters?
Balat is about 147 km from Nongstoin, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balat from the sub-district headquarters?
Balat is about 35 km from Ranikor, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balat?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 4 private primary schools, 2 private middle schools and 2 private secondary schools for Balat.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balat?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balat. 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 Balat.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Balat.