IFSC Code of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, Pithora Branch, Chhattisgarh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's PITHORA branch in PITHORA, CHHATTISGARH. The branch's IFSC code CRGB0000217 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – PITHORA is CRGB0000217. The first four letters CRGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000217 map to this branch in PITHORA, CHHATTISGARH.

Bank profile

Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Pithora branch — IFSC CRGB0000217 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Pithora, Chhattisgarh.

Pithora branch overview

Located at MAIN ROAD PITHORA. 493554, the Pithora branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CRGB0000217 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's PITHORA branch came to be assigned the code CRGB0000217.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC CRGB0000217, money simply cannot be routed to the PITHORA branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC CRGB0000217 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pithora branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CRGB0000217

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC CRGB0000217 across all three.

NEFT to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, PITHORA using IFSC CRGB0000217

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC CRGB0000217, and confirm that the system picks up Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – PITHORA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CRGB0000217

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – PITHORA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CRGB0000217 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank PITHORA (IFSC CRGB0000217)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CRGB0000217 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PITHORA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Pithora

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC CRGB0000217:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at PITHORA is still linked to IFSC CRGB0000217.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC CRGB0000217

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – PITHORA is still mapped to IFSC CRGB0000217. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC CRGB0000217 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Pithora branch is mapped to IFSC CRGB0000217 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains CRGB0000217.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Pithora branch can access most of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC CRGB0000217

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Pithora branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC CRGB0000217 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

How to reach the Pithora branch

The branch is located at MAIN ROAD PITHORA. 493554, which puts it inside Pithora, the broader Mahasamund district, and the state of Chhattisgarh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank Pithora branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CRGB0000217 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 6232032068 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC CRGB0000217 and your account number.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – PITHORA:

• The IFSC is exactly CRGB0000217 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank as the bank name and PITHORA as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Pithora branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CRGB0000217, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CRGB0000217 for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – PITHORA, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CRGB0000217 belongs to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's PITHORA branch, located at MAIN ROAD PITHORA. 493554 in PITHORA, CHHATTISGARH. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.