Where is Upper Puksora village located?
Upper Puksora is in Ranikor Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Indian Village Directory
Upper Puksora Village
Upper Puksora is an inhabited village in Ranikor Sub-district of West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 277282 and the Census 2011 record lists 329 people in 56 households. The local references include Ranikor CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nongstoin at about 185 km.
Village Code277282
Population329
Households56
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Upper Puksora
- Census Village Code
- 277282
- 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
- 56
- Population
- 329
- Male Population
- 179
- Female Population
- 150
- Sex Ratio
- 837.99
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 793106
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Upper Puksora at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 329 people and Nongstoin as the nearest town reference for Upper Puksora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Upper Puksora falls under Ranikor Sub-district in West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
- The Census village code is 277282.
- The record lists 329 people living in 56 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 Size5.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.39%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Upper Puksora in the official administrative record. Census village code 277282 and Ranikor CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 17
- District Census Code
- 296
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01983
- Village Census Code
- 277282
- CD Block Code
- 0022
- CD Block Name
- Ranikor
Location and Distance
Nongstoin is the nearest town listed for Upper Puksora, about 185 km away. Nongstoin is listed as the district headquarters at about 185 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ranikor
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Nongstoin
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 185 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Nongstoin
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 185 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Meghalaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 185 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 329 people in 56 households, with 179 male residents and 150 female residents. The average household size is 5.88, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.39% for Upper Puksora.
- Total Households
- 56
- Total Population
- 329
- Male Population
- 179
- Female Population
- 150
- Sex Ratio
- 837.99
- Average Household Size
- 5.88
- ST Population
- 327
- ST Male Population
- 178
- ST Female Population
- 149
- ST Population Share
- 99.39
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Upper Puksora list 1 government 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
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Upper 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- 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 Upper Puksora include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- 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 Upper Puksora 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 Upper Puksora is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 9 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
- 9 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Upper 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 Upper Puksora village in?
Upper Puksora village is in West Khasi Hills district.
Which state is Upper Puksora village in?
Upper Puksora village is in Meghalaya.
Which sub-district is Upper Puksora under?
Upper Puksora comes under Ranikor Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Upper Puksora?
The Census village code of Upper Puksora is 277282.
What is the population of Upper Puksora village?
The village record lists 329 people and 56 households for Upper Puksora.
How many households are in Upper Puksora village?
The village record lists 56 households for Upper Puksora.
What is the male and female population of Upper Puksora?
The record lists 179 male residents and 150 female residents for Upper Puksora.
What is the sex ratio of Upper Puksora village?
The sex ratio of Upper Puksora is 837.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Upper Puksora village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Upper Puksora, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Upper Puksora?
The nearest town listed for Upper Puksora is Nongstoin, about 185 km away.
How far is Upper Puksora from the district headquarters?
Upper Puksora is about 185 km from Nongstoin, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Upper Puksora from the sub-district headquarters?
Upper Puksora is about 20 km from Ranikor, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Upper Puksora?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private middle school for Upper Puksora.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Puksora.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Upper Puksora.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Upper Puksora.