Jorju Punji - Udarbond, Cachar
Jorju Punji is a village situated in the Udarbond subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udarbond and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Silchar. Patichara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jorju Punji village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jorju Punji is 299490. The village falls under the 788104 pincode. Silchar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Jorju Punji village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udharbond Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Jorju Punji
Jorju Punji 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 Jorju Punji
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jorju Punji.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silchar to Jorju Punji is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Silchar to Jorju Punji 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 Jorju Punji
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jorju Punji village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Jorju Punji
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jorju Punji village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Jorju Punji
Where is Jorju Punji located?
Jorju Punji village is located in Udarbond Subdivision, Cachar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jorju Punji?
The Gram Panchayat of Jorju Punji is Patichara.
What is the pincode of Jorju Punji?
The pincode of Jorju Punji is 788104.