New Photamati - Tikrikilla, West Garo Hills
New Photamati is a village situated in the Tikrikilla subdivision of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tikrikilla and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Tura.
As per Census 2011, the village code of New Photamati is 273260. The village falls under the 794109 pincode.
New Photamati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Raksamgre Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of New Photamati
According to the 2011 Census, New Photamati village had a total population of 321 people, including 167 males and 154 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.96%, with male literacy at 83.45% and female literacy at 59.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.
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 Population | 321 | 167 | 154 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 319 | 166 | 153 |
| Literate Population | 195 | 116 | 79 |
| Illiterate Population | 126 | 51 | 75 |
Nearby Villages of New Photamati
New Photamati 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 New Photamati
New Photamati is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tura to New Photamati is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in New Photamati
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for New Photamati village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in New Photamati
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving New Photamati village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about New Photamati
Where is New Photamati located?
New Photamati village is located in Tikrikilla Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of New Photamati?
The pincode of New Photamati is 794109.
What is the population of New Photamati?
New Photamati had a total population of 321, including 167 males and 154 females.
How many households are there in New Photamati?
New Photamati had 56 households.
What is the literacy rate in New Photamati?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of New Photamati was 71.96%. Male literacy was 83.45% and female literacy was 59.85%.