Rangkhiat - Ranikor, South West Khasi Hills

Rangkhiat is a village situated in the Ranikor subdivision of South West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 38 km from Ranikor and around 127 km from Nongstoin.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangkhiat is 277153. The village falls under the 793119 pincode.

Rangkhiat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranikor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shillong Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rangkhiat

According to the 2011 Census, Rangkhiat village had a total population of 133 people, including 65 males and 68 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.53%, with male literacy at 34.09% and female literacy at 27.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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 Population1336568
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382117
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1306367
Literate Population291514
Illiterate Population1045054

Nearby Villages of Rangkhiat

Rangkhiat 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 Rangkhiat

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Rangkhiat.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Nongstoin to Rangkhiat is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangkhiat

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

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

Health Facilities in Rangkhiat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rangkhiat 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 Rangkhiat

Where is Rangkhiat located?

Rangkhiat village is located in Ranikor Subdivision, South West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.

What is the pincode of Rangkhiat?

The pincode of Rangkhiat is 793119.

What is the population of Rangkhiat?

Rangkhiat had a total population of 133, including 65 males and 68 females.

How many households are there in Rangkhiat?

Rangkhiat had 29 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rangkhiat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rangkhiat was 30.53%. Male literacy was 34.09% and female literacy was 27.45%.