Monkhosh Grant - Lakhipur, Cachar

Monkhosh Grant is a village situated in the Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhipur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Silchar. Dilkush serves as the Gaon Panchayat for Monkhosh Grant village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Monkhosh Grant is 299927. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 788126 pincode. Lakhipur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Monkhosh Grant village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakhipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Monkhosh Grant

According to the 2011 Census, Monkhosh Grant village had a total population of 542 people, including 289 males and 253 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.24%, with male literacy at 40.98% and female literacy at 35.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Monkhosh Grant

Monkhosh Grant is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Monkhosh Grant

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Monkhosh Grant. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Monkhosh Grant.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhipur to Monkhosh Grant is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Silchar to Monkhosh Grant is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Monkhosh Grant

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Monkhosh Grant village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Monkhosh Grant

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Monkhosh Grant village are given below:

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