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Cherenga Punji Village

Cherenga Punji is an inhabited village in Lakhipur Sub-district of Cachar district, Assam. Its Census village code is 299885, the Census 2011 record lists 314 people in 65 households and the reported area is 132 hectares. The local references include Lakhipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Lakhipur (Mb) at about 7 km.

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Quick answer: Cherenga Punji is a village in Lakhipur Sub-district, Cachar district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 299885 and 314 people in 65 households.
Village Code299885
Population314
Households65
Area132 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Cherenga Punji
Census Village Code
299885
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Cachar
District Census Code
316
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Lakhipur
Sub-district Census Code
02100
CD Block
Lakhipur
Households
65
Population
314
Male Population
125
Female Population
189
Sex Ratio
1,512
Area
132 hectares
Area
1.32 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Cherenga Punji at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 314 people, 132 hectares of reported area and Lakhipur (Mb) as the nearest town reference for Cherenga Punji, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateAssam
DistrictCachar
Sub-districtLakhipur
CD BlockLakhipur
  • Cherenga Punji falls under Lakhipur Sub-district in Cachar district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 299885.
  • The record lists 314 people living in 65 households.
  • The reported village area is 132 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Lakhipur (Mb).
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density237.88 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.83 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Cherenga Punji in the official administrative record. Census village code 299885 and Lakhipur CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
316
Sub-district Census Code
02100
Village Census Code
299885
CD Block Code
0160
CD Block Name
Lakhipur

Location and Distance

Lakhipur (Mb) is the nearest town listed for Cherenga Punji, about 7 km away. Silchar is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lakhipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Silchar
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Lakhipur (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Total Geographical Area
132 hectares
Area
1.32 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 314 people in 65 households, with 125 male residents and 189 female residents. The average household size is 4.83, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Cherenga Punji. Population density works out to about 237.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
65
Total Population
314
Male Population
125
Female Population
189
Sex Ratio
1,512
Average Household Size
4.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Cherenga Punji list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Cherenga Punji include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Cherenga Punji.

Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Cherenga Punji include self-help groups and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Cherenga Punji is reported as 99 hours per day in summer and 99 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
99 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
99 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Cherenga Punji show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betel Nut and Bamboo and net sown area is 13 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Betel Nut
Agricultural Commodities Third
Bamboo
Forest Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
103 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
13.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Cherenga Punji

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
16
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 11 69%
CRM 3 19%
E-Lobby 2 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 56%
Punjab National Bank 5 31%
Axis Bank Limited 2 12%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 788103 Cachar Lakhipur Lakhipur Grant Assam 788103 Axis Bank ATM Ward No 1 Lakhipur Town Opp Sani Mandir Cachar, Cachar, Assam, 788103
Punjab National Bank ATM 788101 Cachar Lakhipur Palerbond Grant(p.b.grant T. E) Cochar Assam Pallorbond, Cachar, Assam, 788101
State Bank of India ATM 788098 Cachar Lakhipur Pahelpur Pailapur College Road Pailapur, Cachar, Assam, 788098
Punjab National Bank ATM 788107 Cachar Lakhipur Joypur Pt IV Cachar Assam Joypur, Rajabazar, Cachar, Assam, 788107
Punjab National Bank ATM 788130 Cachar Lakhipur Chotomanda T.E. Cachar Assam Chhotamamda, Binnakandighat, Cachar, Assam, 788130
Punjab National Bank ATM 788101 Cachar Lakhipur Gobindapur Pt I Cochar Assam Gobindapur (East), Cachar, Assam, 788101
Punjab National Bank ATM 788103 Cachar Lakhipur Lakhipur Grant Cachar Purnagram Khuman Road, Lakhipur, Cachar, Assam, 788103
State Bank of India ATM 788098 Cachar Lakhipur Jaipur Pt I At Junction Point Pailapur College Road, Cachar, Assam, 788098

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cherenga Punji village located?

Cherenga Punji is in Lakhipur Sub-district of Cachar district in Assam, India.

Which district is Cherenga Punji village in?

Cherenga Punji village is in Cachar district.

Which state is Cherenga Punji village in?

Cherenga Punji village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Cherenga Punji under?

Cherenga Punji comes under Lakhipur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Cherenga Punji?

The Census village code of Cherenga Punji is 299885.

What is the population of Cherenga Punji village?

The village record lists 314 people and 65 households for Cherenga Punji.

How many households are in Cherenga Punji village?

The village record lists 65 households for Cherenga Punji.

What is the male and female population of Cherenga Punji?

The record lists 125 male residents and 189 female residents for Cherenga Punji.

What is the sex ratio of Cherenga Punji village?

The sex ratio of Cherenga Punji is 1,512 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Cherenga Punji village?

The reported geographical area of Cherenga Punji is 132 hectares.

What is the population density of Cherenga Punji village?

The approximate population density of Cherenga Punji is 237.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Cherenga Punji?

The nearest town listed for Cherenga Punji is Lakhipur (Mb), about 7 km away.

How far is Cherenga Punji from the district headquarters?

Cherenga Punji is about 35 km from Silchar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Cherenga Punji from the sub-district headquarters?

Cherenga Punji is about 18 km from Lakhipur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Cherenga Punji?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Cherenga Punji.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Cherenga Punji?

For Cherenga Punji, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betel Nut and Bamboo and net sown area is 13 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Cherenga Punji?

The page shows 16 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Cherenga Punji. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Cherenga Punji.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.