Kharil Bagicha village, Silchar block | Pincode 788015

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Kharil Bagicha is a village in Silchar mandal, Cachar district, Assam. It has a population of 1,140 across 313 households with a literacy rate of 49.7%. The village is served by one primary health centre.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SEVA GOALA

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LGD code: 299200
Pincode: 788015
Post office: Meherpur
Population: 1,140
Households: 313
Literacy rate: 49.7%
Sex ratio: 836 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 570
Distance to district centre: 72 km
Distance to mandal centre: 17 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 172 km
Distance to Kolkata: 519 km
Nearest railway station: Arunachal Junction · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: BPHC, Borkhola · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kharil Bagicha compares

By population, Kharil Bagicha ranks #129 of 246 villages in Silchar mandal.

Literacy rate

49.7%

−15.9% vs mandal average

Kharil Bagicha: 49.7%
Silchar mandal: 65.6%
Cachar district: 67.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

836

−107 vs mandal average

Kharil Bagicha: 836
Silchar mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

3.6

−0.9 vs mandal average

Kharil Bagicha: 3.6
Silchar mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kharil Bagicha at a glance

Kharil Bagicha is a village of 1,140 people in 313 households (Census 2011) in Silchar block, Cachar district, Assam, the 129th-largest of 246 villages in Silchar block. Literacy is 50%, 16 points below the block average of 66% and the sex ratio is 836 women per 1,000 men. It lies 72 km from the Cachar district centre, 7 km from Arunachal Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 788015, served by Meherpur post office; the LGD village code is 299200. The nearest hospital or health centre is BPHC, Borkhola, 3 km away. The sarpanch is SEVA GOALA, and the village votes in Algapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nijam Uddin Choudhury. The population is estimated at 1,344 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kharil Bagicha · this village	1,140	50%	—
Peladahar · Silchar	1,117	73%	6.5 km W
Pratapi Para · Katigora	400	71%	7.5 km W
Tarapur · Katigora	3,027	61%	9.7 km S
Tarapur · Katigora	2,996	69%	9.7 km S
Saraspur · Katigora	1,508	62%	9.7 km SW
Natanpur · Katigora	1,438	63%	9.7 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kharil Bagicha

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 7
Power hours (winter): 7
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Silchar (MB)
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 17
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 417
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BADORPUR,MASIMPUR G.P
Total area (ha): 204.84
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kharil Bagicha

LGD code: 299200
Pincode: 788015
Post office: Meherpur
Population (Census 2011): 1,140
Population (projected 2026): 1,344
Households: 313
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 836
Literacy rate: 49.7%
Coordinates: 24.91572°N, 92.77744°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Karimganj
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Algapur
Member of Parliament: Kripanath Mallah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nijam Uddin Choudhury
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SEVA GOALA
Block / Mandal: Silchar
Nearest PHC: BPHC, Borkhola (3.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Cachar district level

Then & Now

Kharil Bagicha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,140

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,344

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

313

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

369

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,140Census 2011
Households: 313Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 836 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3442026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3692026 projection
Active job cards: 1,45,345MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 53,953MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,44,62,128ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 991NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 77.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 81.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 57.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 57.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Cachar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Cachar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Cachar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Kharil Bagicha

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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PHC· 1

Religion

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Temple · hindu
Sawnashi Tilla Mandir
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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
BPHC, Borkhola
📍 3.2 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Kharil Bagicha

Mandal centre

Silchar · ≈ 17 km

≈ 36 min by car · 42 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Cachar · ≈ 72 km

≈ 2 h 28 min by car · 2 h 55 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)172 kmcapital
Kolkata519 km
Delhi1598 km
Hyderabad1700 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationArunachal Junction7 km
Bus stopNew Yuzana Travels10 km
Hospital / PHCBPHC, Borkhola3 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India10 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil10 km
CollegeCachar College10 km
Police stationMalugram Police Outpost9 km

Nearest to the village

Health centre: BPHC, Borkhola3.2 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kharil Bagicha

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Sawnashi Tilla MandirTemple1.8 km ↗

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From Prayer to Potholes: How a Catholic Community Transformed a Village in Assam
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Quick answers

People often ask about Kharil Bagicha

What is the pincode of Kharil Bagicha?

The pincode of Kharil Bagicha, Silchar block, Cachar district, Assam is 788015. The post office is Meherpur.

Which post office delivers to Kharil Bagicha?

Mail for Kharil Bagicha is delivered through Meherpur post office, pincode 788015, in Silchar block, Cachar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kharil Bagicha located?

Kharil Bagicha is a village in Silchar block of Cachar district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Kharil Bagicha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kharil Bagicha village has a population of 1,140 across 313 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kharil Bagicha?

The current sarpanch of Kharil Bagicha gram panchayat is SEVA GOALA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kharil Bagicha in?

Kharil Bagicha falls under the Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kharil Bagicha in?

Kharil Bagicha falls under the Algapur assembly constituency (AC #8) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Kharil Bagicha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kharil Bagicha village is 49.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Kharil Bagicha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kharil Bagicha village is 836 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kharil Bagicha?

The nearest health facility to Kharil Bagicha is BPHC, Borkhola (~3.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kharil Bagicha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kharil Bagicha, including Arundhati Gold Scheme, Orunodoi Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kharil Bagicha from Cachar district centre?

Kharil Bagicha is approximately 72 km (straight-line) from the centre of Cachar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kharil Bagicha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kharil Bagicha village is 299200.

How big is Kharil Bagicha compared to other villages in Silchar block?

Kharil Bagicha ranks 129 of 246 villages in Silchar block by Census 2011 population (1,140 residents).

How far is Kharil Bagicha from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Kharil Bagicha is about 172 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 224 km.

How far is Kharil Bagicha from Kolkata?

Kharil Bagicha is about 519 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 675 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kharil Bagicha?

Arunachal Junction is the nearest railway station to Kharil Bagicha, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kharil Bagicha?

New Yuzana Travels is the nearest bus stop to Kharil Bagicha, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kharil Bagicha?

BPHC, Borkhola is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kharil Bagicha, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kharil Bagicha?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Kharil Bagicha, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kharil Bagicha?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kharil Bagicha, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Who is the MLA of Kharil Bagicha?

Kharil Bagicha falls under Algapur assembly constituency (AC 8). The sitting MLA is Nijam Uddin Choudhury (AIUDF).

Who is the MP for Kharil Bagicha?

Kharil Bagicha is in Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kripanath Mallah (BJP).

What is the population of Kharil Bagicha in 2026?

Kharil Bagicha is estimated at 1,344 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,140 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kharil Bagicha in?

Assam falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Kharil Bagicha in Cachar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kharil Bagicha?

SEVA GOALA is the sarpanch of Kharil Bagicha gram panchayat, Silchar block. See the sarpanch list of Silchar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)