Purandarpur village, Silchar block | Pincode 788015

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Bidhu Bushan Das

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LGD code: 299214
Pincode: 788015
Post office: Meherpur
Population: 1,223
Households: 287
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Sex ratio: 1008 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 483

Census 2011 · in context

How Purandarpur compares

By population, Purandarpur ranks #121 of 246 villages in Silchar mandal.

Literacy rate

75.6%

+10.0% vs mandal average

Purandarpur: 75.6%
Silchar mandal: 65.6%
Cachar district: 67.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,008

+65 vs mandal average

Purandarpur: 1,008
Silchar mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.2 vs mandal average

Purandarpur: 4.3
Silchar mandal: 4.5

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

Purandarpur at a glance

Purandarpur is a village of 1,223 people in 287 households (Census 2011) in Silchar block, Cachar district, Assam, the 121st-largest of 246 villages in Silchar block. Literacy is 76%, 10 points above the block average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,008 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 788015, served by Meherpur post office; the LGD village code is 299214. The sarpanch is Bidhu Bushan Das, and the village votes in Algapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nijam Uddin Choudhury. The population is estimated at 849 in 2026, down 31% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Purandarpur · this village	1,223	76%	—
Niz-Borkhola Pt II · Silchar	2,668	80%	—
Chesri · Silchar	2,084	75%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Purandarpur

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
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: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: Silchar (MB)
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 10
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 410
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHESRI G.P
Total area (ha): 188.43
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 — Purandarpur

LGD code: 299214
Pincode: 788015
Post office: Meherpur
Population (Census 2011): 1,223
Population (projected 2026): 849
Households: 287
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1008
Literacy rate: 75.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Karimganj
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Algapur
Member of Parliament: Kripanath Mallah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nijam Uddin Choudhury
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Bidhu Bushan Das
Block / Mandal: Silchar

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

Purandarpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,223

Census 2011 baseline

-30.6%

Population · 2026

849

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

287

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 1,223Census 2011
Households: 287Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1008 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8492026 proj. · -30.6% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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.

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PepsiCo India inaugurates Rs 778 Crore foods manufacturing plant in Assam

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This Tallest Rainforest Tree In Assam Is Built To Survive the Monsoon

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PepsiCo India inaugurates Rs 778 Crore foods manufacturing plant in Assam
AgroSpectrum India12h ago
This Tallest Rainforest Tree In Assam Is Built To Survive the Monsoon
The Better Indiayesterday
Royal Bengal tiger trapped in net after entering Naya Gaon village in Assam
India Today NEyesterday
Army, Assam Rifles and NDRF conduct flood management drills ahead of monsoon
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Khasi villagers block Assam census teams in disputed border hamlets
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How Joha Rice Supports Assam's Agricultural Economy
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Quick answers

People often ask about Purandarpur

What is the pincode of Purandarpur?

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

Which post office delivers to Purandarpur?

Mail for Purandarpur 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 Purandarpur located?

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

What is the population of Purandarpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Purandarpur village has a population of 1,223 across 287 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Purandarpur?

The current sarpanch of Purandarpur gram panchayat is Bidhu Bushan Das.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purandarpur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purandarpur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Purandarpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Purandarpur village is 75.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Purandarpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Purandarpur village is 1008 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purandarpur?

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

What is the LGD code of Purandarpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Purandarpur village is 299214.

How big is Purandarpur compared to other villages in Silchar block?

Purandarpur ranks 121 of 246 villages in Silchar block by Census 2011 population (1,223 residents).

Who is the MLA of Purandarpur?

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

Who is the MP for Purandarpur?

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

What is the population of Purandarpur in 2026?

Purandarpur is estimated at 849 people in 2026, down about 31% from 1,223 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Purandarpur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Purandarpur?

Bidhu Bushan Das is the sarpanch of Purandarpur 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 2026-05-07
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)