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Village code 299255
Elgin Grant Village, Silchar Revenue Circle: Map, PIN Code and Population
Elgin Grant is a village in Silchar Revenue Circle, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Cachar district, Assam. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Village Overview
Elgin Grant is a village in Silchar Revenue Circle, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Cachar district, Assam. For Elgin Grant, the population is 516, PIN code is 788007 and Census village code is 299255. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Elgin Grant Village
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Quick Facts
| Village code | 299255 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 788007 |
| Population | 516 |
| Households | 114 |
| Area | 197.45 ha / 1.97 sq. km / 488 acres |
| Population density | 261 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 904 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Silchar (Mb) (10 km) |
| Current state | Assam |
| Census 2011 state | Assam |
| Current district | Cachar |
| Census 2011 district | Cachar |
Postal and PIN Code Details
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 788007. This helps users verify the postal area for Elgin Grant, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 788007 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Vivekananda Road S.O, Chincuri T E B.O, Kanchanpur B.O, R K Mission Road B.O, and Singari B.O |
| Best matching post office | Vivekananda Road S.O (Post office) |
| Delivery office records | 5 |
| Postal district | Cachar |
| Postal state | Assam |
| Postal division | Cachar Division |
| Postal circle | Assam Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Location and Administration
Elgin Grant comes under Chincoorie G.p gram panchayat and Tapang C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Silchar Revenue Circle, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The revenue circle headquarters is Silchar at 400 km. The Census district headquarters, Silchar, is 10 km away.
| Current state | Assam |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Assam |
| Current district | Cachar |
| Census 2011 district | Cachar |
| State code | 18 |
| District code | 316 |
| Revenue Circle / Census sub-district code | 2097 |
| C.D. Block code | 152 |
| Block panchayat code | 152 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Elgin Grant village and its household count.
Total population
516 residents in 114 households
Male population
271
Female population
245
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: 61; Scheduled Tribes: 1
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Government pre-primary school
Not available in village
Private pre-primary school
Not available in village
Government primary school
Available; count: 1
Private primary school
Available; count: 1
Middle school
Not available in village
Secondary school
Not available in village
Senior secondary school
Not available in village
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| Primary health sub-centre | 1 |
|---|---|
| ASHA worker | Available |
Connectivity and Public Services
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Not available in village |
| State highway | Not available in village |
| Major district road | Not available in village |
| Black topped road | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Not available in village |
| Post office | Not available in village |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Available |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Available |
| Self-help group | Available |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Not available in village |
| Daily newspaper supply | Not available in village |
| Sports field | Not available in village |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Water, Sanitation and Power
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Hand pump | Not available in village |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Not available in village |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Available |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Domestic power supply | Not available in village |
| Agriculture power supply | Not available in village |
| Commercial power supply | Not available in village |
Agriculture and Land Use
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 99 hectares |
|---|---|
| Unirrigated area | 99 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 27.10 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 5.47 hectares |
| Other fallow land | 10.05 hectares |
| Main crop | Paddy |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Middle school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Silchar, within 5 km. |
|---|---|
| Secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Silchar, within 5 km. |
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Silchar, 5-10 km away. |
| Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| Post office | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
How to Reach Elgin Grant
Silchar (Mb) (10 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Silchar is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Silchar (Mb) (10 km) |
|---|---|
| Revenue Circle headquarters | Silchar (400 km) |
| Public bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Not available in village |
Source-Year Notes
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Revenue Circle, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- Assam government website Official state/UT portal
- Cachar district administration Official district portal
- Dharitree land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 299255
- India Post PIN code search 788007
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Elgin Grant. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Govt Primary School | Available; 1 |
|---|---|
| Private Primary School | Available; 1 |
| Private Middle School | Available; 1 |
| Primary Health Sub Centre | 1 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength | 1 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Doctors in Position | 1 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 1 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position | 1 |
| Uncovered Well | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| River Canal | Available |
| River Canal Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Open Drainage | Available |
| Open Kuccha Drainage | Available |
| Other District Road | Available |
| Gravel Kuchha Roads | Available |
| Foothpath | Available |
| Self Help Group SHG | Available |
| Public Distribution System PDS Shop | Available |
| Weekly Haat | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Others | Available |
| ASHA | Available |
| Assembly Polling Station | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
Use the village code, district, revenue circle, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elgin Grant village located?
Elgin Grant is located in Silchar Revenue Circle, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Cachar.
Which Revenue Circle is Elgin Grant in?
Elgin Grant is in Silchar Revenue Circle. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Elgin Grant in?
District: Cachar.
What is the village code of Elgin Grant?
The Census village code of Elgin Grant is 299255.
What is the PIN code of Elgin Grant?
The PIN code reported for Elgin Grant is 788007.
What is the population of Elgin Grant?
Elgin Grant has 516 residents in 114 households as per Census 2011.
Which gram panchayat is Elgin Grant part of?
Elgin Grant comes under Chincoorie G.p gram panchayat.
Which is the nearest town to Elgin Grant?
The nearest statutory town to Elgin Grant is Silchar (Mb) (10 km).
Which crops are grown in Elgin Grant?
The main crops reported for Elgin Grant are Paddy.
What land-use details are available for Elgin Grant?
Land-use details for Elgin Grant include net area sown: 99 hectares and unirrigated area: 99 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Elgin Grant?
Government primary school status for Elgin Grant is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Elgin Grant?
Public bus service is not available in village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Elgin Grant?
Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.
What is the total area of Elgin Grant?
The total geographical area of Elgin Grant is 197.45 hectares.
How many households are in Elgin Grant?
Elgin Grant has 114 households as per Census 2011.
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