Suktia
Suktia is a revenue village in Shella Bholaganj block, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. It had a population of 522 in 109 households (Census 2011).
522 people. 109 homes.
Shella Bholaganj block, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
Suktia today
- Bay leaf(Tejpatta)₹2,500Mawiong Regulated Market APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Broomstick(Flower Broom)₹8,200Mawiong Regulated Market APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)₹20,000Shillong APMC · 23 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Suktia is a village in Shella Bholaganj block, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. At the 2011 Census it had 522 people in 109 households, with a literacy rate of 71.4%. Its postal pincode is 793108.
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How Suktia compares
By population, Suktia is #26 of 123 inhabited villages in Shella Bholaganj block.
| — | Suktia | Shella Bholaganj block | East Khasi Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 71.4% | 71.9% | 77.7% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 970 | 956 | 1,011 |
| People per household | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 793108
- Laitryngew · Shella Bholaganj
- 12th Mer · Khatarshnong Laitkroh
- Nongthymmai-Lumthangding-Laitlyngkot Elaka · Khatarshnong Laitkroh
- Swer · Khatarshnong Laitkroh
- Mawmluh · Shella Bholaganj
- Sohbar · Shella Bholaganj
- Mawkma · Khatarshnong Laitkroh
- Mawmyrsiang-Laitkroh Elaka · Khatarshnong Laitkroh
- Mawkdok · Khatarshnong Laitkroh
All villages with PIN 793108 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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News near Suktia
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Government jobs near Suktia
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Essential services & places near Suktia
Suktia isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Shella Bholaganj block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices385 in East Khasi Hills district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- State Bank of India
Bank
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics101 in East Khasi Hills district
Primary / community health centre
Near SBI, Laitryngew Village
Primary / community health centre
Near Mawkliaw Football ground, kemrang village
Primary / community health centre
Mawlong Village
Primary / community health centre
Near Sohra-Shella main road, Mawriang village
Primary / community health centre
Sohbar
Primary / community health centre
Near Sohra Govt College, Saitsohpen village
Schools & anganwadis53 in East Khasi Hills district
School
WAHLONG, SHILLONG, EAST KHASI HILSS
School
WAHLONG, SHILLONG, EAST KHASI HILSS
- Ramakrishna Mission LPS School
School
Colleges & universities29 in East Khasi Hills district
- NIT Meghalaya
College
- NIT Meghalaya
College
Police & fire stations7 in East Khasi Hills district
Government offices13 in East Khasi Hills district
Temples6 in East Khasi Hills district
- Mahadeva Temple
Temple
Churches57 in East Khasi Hills district
Church
WAHLONG, SHILLONG
- Don Bosco Shrine
Church
Church
WAHLONG, SHILLONG, EAST KHASI HILSS
- Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church
Church
- Sohsarat Presbiterian Church
Church
- Sts. Peter and Paul Church
Church
Other places of worship11 in East Khasi Hills district
- Ramkrishnan Mission
Place of worship
- Sohratwa Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
Transport55 in East Khasi Hills district
- Sumo station
Bus station
- Sumo to Shillong
Bus station
- Shared taxi to Shillong / Lower Sohra
Bus stop
- Assam Oil
Petrol pump
Agriculture services9 in East Khasi Hills district
- Sohra Market
Market / mandi
Community places46 in East Khasi Hills district
- ROMAN CATHOLIC
Cremation / burial ground
- Durbar hall Thangkhareng
Community hall
- Eco Park
Park
- Monolith Park Mawmluh
Park
- Sa-I-Mika Park Resort
Park
- Thangkharang Park
Park
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Suktia on the map
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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Questions about Suktia
- Where is Suktia located?
- Suktia is a village in Shella Bholaganj block of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
- Which district is Suktia in?
- Suktia is in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.
- How is Suktia written in the local script?
- Suktia is written Suktia.
- What is the pincode of Suktia?
- The pincode of Suktia, Shella Bholaganj, East Khasi Hills is 793108.
- What is the population of Suktia?
- As per the 2011 Census, Suktia had a population of 522 (265 males and 257 females).
- How many households are there in Suktia?
- Suktia had 109 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Suktia?
- The literacy rate of Suktia was 71.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Suktia?
- Suktia had 970 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Suktia in?
- Suktia is in the Shillong Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Suktia?
- Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon (Voice of the People Party) won the Shillong Lok Sabha seat, which includes Suktia, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Suktia in?
- Suktia is in the Shella assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Suktia?
- Balajied Kupar Synrem (United Democratic Party) won the Shella assembly seat, which includes Suktia, in 2023.
- What is the LGD code of Suktia?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Suktia is 278820 and its Census 2011 village code is 278820.
- Which villages are near Suktia?
- Other villages in Shella Bholaganj block include Bholaganj ( Majai), Birsaw, Blaidiengkhiat, Byrong, Chaklabasti.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Shella Bholaganj block
- Laitryngew
- Kalatek
- Umkhabaw
- Bholaganj ( Majai)
- Mawmluh
- Dalia
- Sohbar
- Khahumrin
- Diengsiar Mawlong
- Umtaru
- Mawmluh MCCL
- Tyrna
- Mawlong
- Mawphu
- Dhorom
- Nayabasti
- Dhorombasti
- Kalibari
- Mawthangsohkhyllung
- Umsaw
- Laitiam
- Ryngud
- Ichamati
- Nongwar
- Umwai
- Nongthynmmai
- Mawbang
- New Kamorah
- Mawsmai
- Laitkynsew
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay leaf(Tejpatta) · Local | Mawiong Regulated Market APMC | 2,300 | 2,800 | 2,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Broomstick(Flower Broom) · Local | Mawiong Regulated Market APMC | 7,700 | 8,600 | 8,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) | Shillong APMC | 15,000 | 25,000 | 20,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Banana | Shillong APMC | 3,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Beetroot · Ruby Queen | Shillong APMC | 9,000 | 10,000 | 9,500 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Betal Leaves · Local | Shillong APMC | 14,000 | 24,000 | 19,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Shillong APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,300 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · MH-139 | Shillong APMC | 1,800 | 2,000 | 1,900 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →