Channighat village, Sonai block | Pincode 788120

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Channighat is a village in Sonai mandal, Cachar district, Assam. With a population of 3,604 across 752 households, it has a literacy rate of 69.7%. The village is located at coordinates 24.516°N, 92.822°E and operates under postal code 788120.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Anupama Roy

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LGD code: 299647
Pincode: 788120
Post office: Bhaga Bazar
Population: 3,604
Households: 752
Literacy rate: 69.7%
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,236
Distance to district centre: 112 km
Distance to mandal centre: 99 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 211 km
Distance to Kolkata: 503 km
Nearest railway station: Lalabazar · 22 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: CHC, Vairengte · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Channighat compares

By population, Channighat ranks #14 of 221 villages in Sonai mandal.

Literacy rate

69.7%

+2.4% vs mandal average

Channighat69.7%

Sonai mandal67.3%

Cachar district67.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

963

−9 vs mandal average

Channighat963

Sonai mandal972

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.3 vs mandal average

Channighat4.8

Sonai mandal4.5

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

Channighat at a glance

Channighat is a village of 3,604 people in 752 households (Census 2011) in Sonai block, Cachar district, Assam, the 14th-largest of 221 villages in Sonai block. Literacy is 70%, 2 points above the block average of 67% and the sex ratio is 963 women per 1,000 men. It lies 112 km from the Cachar district centre, 59 km from Churaibari, the nearest town, 22 km from Lalabazar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 788120, served by Bhaga Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 299647. The nearest hospital or health centre is CHC, Vairengte, 6 km away. The sarpanch is Anupama Roy, and the village votes in Haflong assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nandita Gorlosa. The population is estimated at 4,249 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Channighat · this village	3,604	70%	—
Bhubandhar · Sonai	623	78%	11.2 km NE
Saiphai · Bilkhawthlir	2,052	78%	11.7 km S
Derby T.E. · Silchar	4,557	47%	16.9 km N
Mauchar · Darlawn	—	—	20.5 km SE
Umednagar · Lala	859	87%	21.6 km W
Silkuri · Hajo	368	73%	23.7 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Channighat

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 3
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: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: Silchar (MB)
Distance to nearest town (km): 38
Distance to district HQ (km): 38
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 383
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 252.61
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 — Channighat

LGD code: 299647
Pincode: 788120
Post office: Bhaga Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 3,604
Population (projected 2026): 4,249
Households: 752
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 963
Literacy rate: 69.7%
Coordinates: 24.51572°N, 92.82222°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Autonomous District
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Haflong
Member of Parliament: Amarsing Tisso
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nandita Gorlosa
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Anupama Roy
Block / Mandal: Sonai

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

Channighat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,604

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,249

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

752

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

887

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: 3,604Census 2011
Households: 752Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,2492026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8872026 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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Getting there

How to reach Channighat

Mandal centre

Sonai · ≈ 99 km

≈ 3 h 24 min by car · 4 h 2 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Cachar · ≈ 112 km

≈ 3 h 50 min by car · 4 h 34 min by bike

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Nearest town · 16,540 people

Churaibari · ≈ 59 km

≈ 2 h 1 min by car · 2 h 24 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)211 kmcapital
Kolkata503 km
Delhi1617 km
Hyderabad1685 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLalabazar22 km
Hospital / PHCCHC, Vairengte6 km
ATM / bankAssam Gramin Vikash Bank34 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil35 km
CollegeCachar College35 km
Police stationVairengte Police Station7 km

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No Bridge Over River, Assam School Children Still Depend On Boats

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New Solid Waste Management Rules Take Centre Stage as Assam Stakeholders Call for strict implementation, Greater Awareness

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Farmers seize weighing scales over alleged under-weighing of paddy, jute at Assam’s Juria market

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No Bridge Over River, Assam School Children Still Depend On Boats
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New Solid Waste Management Rules Take Centre Stage as Assam Stakeholders Call for strict implementation, Greater Awareness
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Farmers seize weighing scales over alleged under-weighing of paddy, jute at Assam’s Juria market
India Today NE2 days ago
Assam's Manas National Park is set to reopen on October 2
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Quick answers

People often ask about Channighat

What is the pincode of Channighat?

The pincode of Channighat, Sonai block, Cachar district, Assam is 788120. The post office is Bhaga Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Channighat?

Mail for Channighat is delivered through Bhaga Bazar post office, pincode 788120, in Sonai block, Cachar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Channighat located?

Channighat is a village in Sonai block of Cachar district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Channighat as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Channighat village has a population of 3,604 across 752 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Channighat?

The current sarpanch of Channighat gram panchayat is Anupama Roy.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Channighat in?

Channighat falls under the Autonomous District Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Channighat in?

Channighat falls under the Haflong assembly constituency (AC #16) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Channighat?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Channighat village is 69.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Channighat?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Channighat village is 963 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Channighat?

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

How far is Channighat from Cachar district centre?

Channighat is approximately 112 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 Channighat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Channighat village is 299647.

Which is the nearest town to Channighat?

Churaibari (population 16,540, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 59 km from Channighat in a straight line.

How big is Channighat compared to other villages in Sonai block?

Channighat ranks 14 of 221 villages in Sonai block by Census 2011 population (3,604 residents).

How far is Channighat from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Channighat is about 211 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 275 km.

How far is Channighat from Kolkata?

Channighat is about 503 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 654 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Channighat?

Lalabazar is the nearest railway station to Channighat, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Channighat?

CHC, Vairengte is the nearest hospital or health centre to Channighat, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Channighat?

Assam Gramin Vikash Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Channighat, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Channighat?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Channighat, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 45 km.

Who is the MLA of Channighat?

Channighat falls under Haflong assembly constituency (AC 16). The sitting MLA is Nandita Gorlosa (BJP).

Who is the MP for Channighat?

Channighat is in Autonomous District Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Amarsing Tisso (BJP).

What is the population of Channighat in 2026?

Channighat is estimated at 4,249 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,604 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Channighat in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Channighat?

Anupama Roy is the sarpanch of Channighat gram panchayat, Sonai block. See the sarpanch list of Sonai 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)