Dira Govt Lps is a Primary school established in 1970 located in Dira village, under Sohiong Block, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. The school operates under the administration of Department of Education and offers Garo medium instruction from Class 1 to 5. It is a Co-educational institution, currently led by IAKMENLANG SAHKHAR. The official 11-digit UDISE code assigned by the Ministry of Education (UDISE+) is 17060113101.
Dira Govt Lps currently has an enrollment of 107 students, supported by a faculty of 5 teachers. As a government institution, education at Dira Govt Lps is entirely free under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Admissions follow state government guidelines with no tuition fee.
| School Name | Dira Govt Lps |
| UDISE Code | 17060113101 |
| Headmaster | IAKMENLANG SAHKHAR |
| Status | ✅ Operational |
| Management | Department of Education |
| Affiliation Board | Meghalaya Recognized / Board of School Education |
| Establishment Year | 1970 |
| State | Meghalaya |
| District | East Khasi Hills |
| Block | Sohiong |
| Village | Dira |
| Cluster | Weilyngkut Crc |
| Location Type | 🌿 Rural |
| PIN Code | 793115🏫 Schools in Dira |
| Category | Primary |
| School Type | Co-educational |
| Medium of Instruction | Garo Medium |
| Headmaster / Principal | IAKMENLANG SAHKHAR |
| Total Appointed Teachers | 5(0 Male, 5 Female) |
| Total Enrolled Students | 107(60 Boys, 47 Girls) |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) | 21 : 1(RTE standard: 30–35 students per teacher) |
ℹ️ Teacher Details & Verification: Under official UDISE+ and RTE guidelines, institutional leadership is listed above. To search individual subject teachers by name or verify posting orders on state HRMS portals, read our School Teacher Details by Name Guide ↗.
| Address | DIRA EAST KHASI HILLS - PIN: 793115 |
| diragovtlpschool@gmail.com |
Looking for schools near your location in PIN Code 793115 (Dira, Sohiong, East Khasi Hills)? Under the Right to Education (RTE) neighbourhood norms, primary schools must be within 1 km walking radius and upper primary schools within 3 km of your residence.
Student-Teacher Ratio (PTR): There is 1 teacher for every 21 students in this school, which is excellent for personalized attention (RTE Standard is 30:1).
Dira Govt Lps is a recognized school located in Dira village, Sohiong block, east-khasi-hills district, meghalaya. It provides education for Class 1 to 5 (both boys and girls) under the administration of Department of Education (established in 1970).
Dira Govt Lps is registered in the Ministry of Education database with unique 11-digit UDISE+ code 17060113101. This permanent institutional identifier is required for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) verification, state board forms, and transfer records.
ℹ️ Infrastructure Benchmark: Dira Govt Lps reports 6 of 10 standard physical education amenities verified under the official UDISE+ database in Sohiong block of East Khasi Hills district. Detailed amenity status is verified below.
Before visiting any school, check if separate toilets for boys and girls are working, and whether drinking water is available. You can also ask the Block Education Officer (BEO) in Sohiong for an inspection report.
As a government institution, Dira Govt Lps provides free education under the RTE Act (2009) up to elementary levels, with zero tuition fees and statutory student benefits. Direct admissions are processed through the school office.
School Address: DIRA EAST KHASI HILLS - PIN: 793115
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The official 11-digit UDISE code of Dira Govt Lps is 17060113101. The school is listed as Operational under the administration of Department of Education. This code is used for NSP scholarship verification and official state education records.
Dira Govt Lps provides instruction in Garo Medium for Class 1 to 5 in a Co-educational setting. Administrative leadership is held by IAKMENLANG SAHKHAR.
As a government institution, admission to Dira Govt Lps is completely free of tuition fees under the RTE Act. Direct admission can be completed by visiting the school office during the enrollment season with the child's identity and residence documents.
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