Where is Lower Puksora village located?
Lower Puksora is in Ranikor Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Lower Puksora Village
Lower Puksora is an inhabited village in Ranikor Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 277278 and the Census 2011 record lists 569 people in 100 households. The local references include Ranikor CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nongstoin at about 180 km.
Village Code277278
Population569
Households100
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Lower Puksora
- Census Village Code
- 277278
- 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
- Households
- 100
- Population
- 569
- Male Population
- 306
- Female Population
- 263
- Sex Ratio
- 859.48
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793106
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Lower Puksora at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 569 people and Nongstoin as the nearest town reference for Lower Puksora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Lower Puksora falls under Ranikor Sub-district in West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 277278.
- The record lists 569 people living in 100 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
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 Size5.69 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share96.49%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Lower Puksora in the official administrative record. Census village code 277278 and Ranikor CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 296
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01983
- Village Census Code
- 277278
- CD Block Code
- 0022
- CD Block Name
- Ranikor
Location and Distance
Nongstoin is the nearest town listed for Lower Puksora, about 180 km away. Nongstoin is listed as the district headquarters at about 180 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
- 180 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Nongstoin
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 180 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 180 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 569 people in 100 households, with 306 male residents and 263 female residents. The average household size is 5.69, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 96.49% for Lower Puksora.
- Total Households
- 100
- Total Population
- 569
- Male Population
- 306
- Female Population
- 263
- Sex Ratio
- 859.48
- Average Household Size
- 5.69
- ST Population
- 549
- ST Male Population
- 298
- ST Female Population
- 251
- ST Population Share
- 96.49
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Lower Puksora list 2 government primary schools and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Lower Puksora. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lower Puksora 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
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring 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 Lower Puksora include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Lower Puksora 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 Lower Puksora is reported as 8 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
- 8 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.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Lower Puksora
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
- 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 Lower Puksora village in?
Lower Puksora village is in West Khasi Hills district.
Which state is Lower Puksora village in?
Lower Puksora village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Lower Puksora under?
Lower Puksora comes under Ranikor Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Lower Puksora?
The Census village code of Lower Puksora is 277278.
What is the population of Lower Puksora village?
The village record lists 569 people and 100 households for Lower Puksora.
How many households are in Lower Puksora village?
The village record lists 100 households for Lower Puksora.
What is the male and female population of Lower Puksora?
The record lists 306 male residents and 263 female residents for Lower Puksora.
What is the sex ratio of Lower Puksora village?
The sex ratio of Lower Puksora is 859.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Lower Puksora village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Lower Puksora, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Lower Puksora?
The nearest town listed for Lower Puksora is Nongstoin, about 180 km away.
How far is Lower Puksora from the district headquarters?
Lower Puksora is about 180 km from Nongstoin, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Lower Puksora from the sub-district headquarters?
Lower Puksora is about 35 km from Ranikor, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Lower Puksora?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government secondary school for Lower Puksora.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Lower Puksora?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Lower Puksora. 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 Lower Puksora.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Lower Puksora.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Lower Puksora.