Indian Village Directory
Elgin Grant Village
Elgin Grant is an inhabited village in Silchar Sub-district of Cachar district, Assam. Its Census village code is 299255, the Census 2011 record lists 516 people in 114 households and the reported area is 197.45 hectares. The local references include Chincoorie G. P Gram Panchayat, Tapang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Silchar at about 10 km.
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Quick answer: Elgin Grant is a village in Silchar Sub-district, Cachar district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 299255 and 516 people in 114 households.
Village Code299255
Population516
Households114
Area197.45 hectares
Nearest TownSilchar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Elgin Grant
- Census Village Code
- 299255
- State
- Assam
- State Census Code
- 18
- District
- Cachar
- District Census Code
- 316
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Silchar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02097
- CD Block
- Tapang
- Gram Panchayat
- Chincoorie G. P
- Households
- 114
- Population
- 516
- Male Population
- 271
- Female Population
- 245
- Sex Ratio
- 904.06
- Area
- 197.45 hectares
- Area
- 1.97 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Silchar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 788007
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Elgin Grant at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 516 people, 197.45 hectares of reported area and Silchar as the nearest town reference for Elgin Grant, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockTapang
Gram PanchayatCHINCOORIE G.P
- Elgin Grant falls under Silchar Sub-district in Cachar district, Assam.
- The Census village code is 299255.
- The record lists 516 people living in 114 households.
- The reported village area is 197.45 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Silchar.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density261.33 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.53 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.82%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.19%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Elgin Grant in the official administrative record. Census village code 299255, Chincoorie G. P Gram Panchayat and Tapang CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 18
- District Census Code
- 316
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02097
- Village Census Code
- 299255
- CD Block Code
- 0152
- CD Block Name
- Tapang
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chincoorie G. P
Location and Distance
Silchar is the nearest town listed for Elgin Grant, about 10 km away. Silchar is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Silchar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 400 km
- District Headquarter
- Silchar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 10 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Silchar (Mb)
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Assam
- Nearest Town
- Silchar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 197.45 hectares
- Area
- 1.97 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 516 people in 114 households, with 271 male residents and 245 female residents. The average household size is 4.53, and SC share is 11.82% and ST share is 0.19% for Elgin Grant. Population density works out to about 261.33 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 114
- Total Population
- 516
- Male Population
- 271
- Female Population
- 245
- Sex Ratio
- 904.06
- Average Household Size
- 4.53
- SC Population
- 61
- SC Male Population
- 31
- SC Female Population
- 30
- SC Population Share
- 11.82
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.19
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Elgin Grant list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 private 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
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Elgin Grant. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Elgin Grant include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal 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
- 11.72 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Elgin Grant.
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Elgin Grant include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, 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
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Elgin Grant show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 99 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 27.1
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 13.03 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 31.09 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 10.05 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5.47 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 99.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 99 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Elgin Grant
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
4 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
4 |
100% |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
788007 |
Cachar |
Silchar |
Silchar (Mb + Og) |
Before Matri Manir Junction Point Vivekananda Road Matri Mandir, Cachar, Assam, 788007 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
788007 |
Cachar |
Silchar |
Silchar (Mb + Og) |
Before Matri Manir Junction Point Vivekananda Road 2nd Atm, Cachar, Assam, 788007 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
788007 |
Cachar |
Silchar |
Silchar (Mb + Og) |
Near Phe Office Barjatrapur 2nd Atm, Cachar, Assam, 788007 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
788007 |
Cachar |
Silchar |
Silchar (Mb + Og) |
Near Phe Office Barjatrapur 1st Atm, Cachar, Assam, 788007 |
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 Elgin Grant village located?
Elgin Grant is in Silchar Sub-district of Cachar district in Assam, India.
Which district is Elgin Grant village in?
Elgin Grant village is in Cachar district.
Which state is Elgin Grant village in?
Elgin Grant village is in Assam.
Which sub-district is Elgin Grant under?
Elgin Grant comes under Silchar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Elgin Grant?
The Census village code of Elgin Grant is 299255.
Which Gram Panchayat is Elgin Grant under?
Elgin Grant is listed under CHINCOORIE G.P Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tapang.
What is the population of Elgin Grant village?
The village record lists 516 people and 114 households for Elgin Grant.
How many households are in Elgin Grant village?
The village record lists 114 households for Elgin Grant.
What is the male and female population of Elgin Grant?
The record lists 271 male residents and 245 female residents for Elgin Grant.
What is the sex ratio of Elgin Grant village?
The sex ratio of Elgin Grant is 904.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Elgin Grant village?
The reported geographical area of Elgin Grant is 197.45 hectares.
What is the population density of Elgin Grant village?
The approximate population density of Elgin Grant is 261.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Elgin Grant?
The nearest town listed for Elgin Grant is Silchar, about 10 km away.
How far is Elgin Grant from the district headquarters?
Elgin Grant is about 10 km from Silchar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Elgin Grant from the sub-district headquarters?
Elgin Grant is about 400 km from Silchar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Elgin Grant?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 private middle school for Elgin Grant.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Elgin Grant?
For Elgin Grant, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 99 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Elgin Grant?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Elgin Grant. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.