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.

StateAssam
DistrictCachar
Sub-districtSilchar
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

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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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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.