Indian Village Directory

Howkip Punji Village

Howkip Punji is an inhabited village in Lakhipur Sub-district of Cachar district, Assam. Its Census village code is 299890, the Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 50 households and the reported area is 136 hectares. The local references include Dighli Bahadurpur Gram Panchayat, Lakhipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Lakhipur at about 139 km.

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Quick answer: Howkip Punji is a village in Lakhipur Sub-district, Cachar district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 299890 and 274 people in 50 households.
Village Code299890
Population274
Households50
Area136 hectares
Nearest TownLakhipur

Key Village Facts

Village
Howkip Punji
Census Village Code
299890
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
Gram Panchayat
Dighli Bahadurpur
Households
50
Population
274
Male Population
133
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
1,060.15
Area
136 hectares
Area
1.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Lakhipur
Nearest Town Distance
139 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Howkip Punji at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 274 people, 136 hectares of reported area and Lakhipur as the nearest town reference for Howkip Punji, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateAssam
DistrictCachar
Sub-districtLakhipur
CD BlockLakhipur
Gram PanchayatDIGHLI BAHADURPUR
  • Howkip Punji falls under Lakhipur Sub-district in Cachar district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 299890.
  • The record lists 274 people living in 50 households.
  • The reported village area is 136 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Lakhipur.
  • 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 Density201.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.48 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share50%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Howkip Punji in the official administrative record. Census village code 299890, Dighli Bahadurpur Gram Panchayat and Lakhipur CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
316
Sub-district Census Code
02100
Village Census Code
299890
CD Block Code
0160
CD Block Name
Lakhipur
Gram Panchayat Name
Dighli Bahadurpur

Location and Distance

Lakhipur is the nearest town listed for Howkip Punji, about 139 km away. Silchar is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lakhipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Silchar
Distance from District Headquarter
43 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Lakhipur (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Lakhipur
Distance from Nearest Town
139 km
Total Geographical Area
136 hectares
Area
1.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 50 households, with 133 male residents and 141 female residents. The average household size is 5.48, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 50% for Howkip Punji. Population density works out to about 201.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
50
Total Population
274
Male Population
133
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
1,060.15
Average Household Size
5.48
ST Population
137
ST Male Population
64
ST Female Population
73
ST Population Share
50
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Howkip Punji list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Howkip 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 in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Howkip Punji include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Howkip Punji include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Howkip Punji is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land and economy rows summarise land-use areas, crops, commodities and local production fields available for Howkip Punji.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing 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
4 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
104 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Howkip 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 Howkip Punji village located?

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

Which district is Howkip Punji village in?

Howkip Punji village is in Cachar district.

Which state is Howkip Punji village in?

Howkip Punji village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Howkip Punji under?

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

What is the Census village code of Howkip Punji?

The Census village code of Howkip Punji is 299890.

Which Gram Panchayat is Howkip Punji under?

Howkip Punji is listed under DIGHLI BAHADURPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lakhipur.

What is the population of Howkip Punji village?

The village record lists 274 people and 50 households for Howkip Punji.

How many households are in Howkip Punji village?

The village record lists 50 households for Howkip Punji.

What is the male and female population of Howkip Punji?

The record lists 133 male residents and 141 female residents for Howkip Punji.

What is the sex ratio of Howkip Punji village?

The sex ratio of Howkip Punji is 1,060.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Howkip Punji village?

The reported geographical area of Howkip Punji is 136 hectares.

What is the population density of Howkip Punji village?

The approximate population density of Howkip Punji is 201.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Howkip Punji?

The nearest town listed for Howkip Punji is Lakhipur, about 139 km away.

How far is Howkip Punji from the district headquarters?

Howkip Punji is about 43 km from Silchar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

Howkip Punji is about 21 km from Lakhipur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Howkip Punji?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Howkip Punji.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Howkip 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 Howkip 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 Howkip 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.