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Chowranga Bam Village

Chowranga Bam is an inhabited village in Sonari Sub-district of Sivasagar district, Assam. Its Census village code is 293042, the Census 2011 record lists 553 people in 119 households and the reported area is 156.99 hectares. The local references include Longpotia G. P Gram Panchayat, Sapekhati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonari at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Chowranga Bam is a village in Sonari Sub-district, Sivasagar district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 293042 and 553 people in 119 households.
Village Code293042
Population553
Households119
Area156.99 hectares
Nearest TownSonari

Key Village Facts

Village
Chowranga Bam
Census Village Code
293042
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Sivasagar
District Census Code
311
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonari
Sub-district Census Code
02074
CD Block
Sapekhati
Gram Panchayat
Longpotia G. P
Households
119
Population
553
Male Population
271
Female Population
282
Sex Ratio
1,040.59
Area
156.99 hectares
Area
1.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonari
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chowranga Bam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 553 people, 156.99 hectares of reported area and Sonari as the nearest town reference for Chowranga Bam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateAssam
DistrictSivasagar
Sub-districtSonari
CD BlockSapekhati
Gram PanchayatLONGPOTIA G.P
  • Chowranga Bam falls under Sonari Sub-district in Sivasagar district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 293042.
  • The record lists 553 people living in 119 households.
  • The reported village area is 156.99 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sonari.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density352.25 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.65 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 Chowranga Bam in the official administrative record. Census village code 293042, Longpotia G. P Gram Panchayat and Sapekhati CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
311
Sub-district Census Code
02074
Village Census Code
293042
CD Block Code
0112
CD Block Name
Sapekhati
Gram Panchayat Name
Longpotia G. P

Location and Distance

Sonari is the nearest town listed for Chowranga Bam, about 10 km away. Sivasagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 57 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Sivasagar
Distance from District Headquarter
57 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sonari (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Sonari
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
156.99 hectares
Area
1.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 553 people in 119 households, with 271 male residents and 282 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Chowranga Bam. Population density works out to about 352.25 people per sq km.

Total Households
119
Total Population
553
Male Population
271
Female Population
282
Sex Ratio
1,040.59
Average Household Size
4.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chowranga Bam 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 Chowranga Bam 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.21 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chowranga Bam include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chowranga Bam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chowranga Bam is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 15 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chowranga Bam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Tea Leave and Vegetable and net sown area is 116.91 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Tea Leave
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7.58 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.32 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.05 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
116.91
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
116.91 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chowranga Bam village located?

Chowranga Bam is in Sonari Sub-district of Sivasagar district in Assam, India.

Which district is Chowranga Bam village in?

Chowranga Bam village is in Sivasagar district.

Which state is Chowranga Bam village in?

Chowranga Bam village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Chowranga Bam under?

Chowranga Bam comes under Sonari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chowranga Bam?

The Census village code of Chowranga Bam is 293042.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chowranga Bam under?

Chowranga Bam is listed under LONGPOTIA G.P Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sapekhati.

What is the population of Chowranga Bam village?

The village record lists 553 people and 119 households for Chowranga Bam.

How many households are in Chowranga Bam village?

The village record lists 119 households for Chowranga Bam.

What is the male and female population of Chowranga Bam?

The record lists 271 male residents and 282 female residents for Chowranga Bam.

What is the sex ratio of Chowranga Bam village?

The sex ratio of Chowranga Bam is 1,040.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chowranga Bam village?

The reported geographical area of Chowranga Bam is 156.99 hectares.

What is the population density of Chowranga Bam village?

The approximate population density of Chowranga Bam is 352.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chowranga Bam?

The nearest town listed for Chowranga Bam is Sonari, about 10 km away.

How far is Chowranga Bam from the district headquarters?

Chowranga Bam is about 57 km from Sivasagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chowranga Bam from the sub-district headquarters?

Chowranga Bam is about 10 km from Sonari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chowranga Bam?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chowranga Bam.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chowranga Bam?

For Chowranga Bam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Tea Leave and Vegetable and net sown area is 116.91 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chowranga Bam.

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.