Sahkai - Saipung, East Jaintia Hills

Sahkai is a village situated in the Saipung subdivision of East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 55 km from Saipung and around 38 km from Jowai.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahkai is 279508. The village falls under the 793200 pincode.

For political representation, the village falls under the Sutnga-saipung Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahkai

According to the 2011 Census, Sahkai village had a total population of 297 people, including 153 males and 144 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.35%, with male literacy at 44.64% and female literacy at 37.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population297153144
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894148
Scheduled Castes (SC)101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)295153142
Literate Population865036
Illiterate Population211103108

Nearby Villages of Sahkai

Sahkai is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Sahkai

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sahkai.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jowai to Sahkai is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahkai

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sahkai village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sahkai

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sahkai village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sahkai

Where is Sahkai located?

Sahkai village is located in Saipung Subdivision, East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Sahkai?

The pincode of Sahkai is 793200.

What is the population of Sahkai?

Sahkai had a total population of 297, including 153 males and 144 females.

How many households are there in Sahkai?

Sahkai had 48 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sahkai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahkai was 41.35%. Male literacy was 44.64% and female literacy was 37.50%.