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

Below are the complete branch details for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, SOHGA branch, located in SOHGA, CHHATTISGARH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CRGB0006071. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case CRGB0006071 for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – SOHGA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, CRGB0006071 is the IFSC of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's SOHGA branch. The format is fixed: CRGB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 006071 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sohga branch — IFSC CRGB0006071 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sohga, Chhattisgarh.

About the Sohga branch

The Sohga branch of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank is situated at MAIN ROAD FOR HAWAI PATTI SOHGA BLOCK & TEHSIL-AMBIKAPUR 497001. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code CRGB0006071 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including SOHGA of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CRGB0006071 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC CRGB0006071 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 CRGB0006071 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sohga branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CRGB0006071

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 CRGB0006071 across all three.

NEFT to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, SOHGA using IFSC CRGB0006071

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 CRGB0006071, and confirm that the system picks up Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – SOHGA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SOHGA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's SOHGA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CRGB0006071 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank SOHGA (IFSC CRGB0006071)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CRGB0006071 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SOHGA branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC CRGB0006071 for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – SOHGA, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Sohga branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's SOHGA branch, the IFSC CRGB0006071 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Sohga branch

Once you have an account at Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – SOHGA, the IFSC CRGB0006071 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Banking services available

The Sohga branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 6232032935.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC CRGB0006071

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Sohga 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 CRGB0006071 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.

Reaching the branch

The Sohga branch sits at MAIN ROAD FOR HAWAI PATTI SOHGA BLOCK & TEHSIL-AMBIKAPUR 497001. If you are travelling from outside Sohga, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 6232032935 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC CRGB0006071 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CRGB0006071

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – SOHGA, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: CRGB0006071.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Working hours

Branch counters at Sohga are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to CRGB0006071 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC CRGB0006071 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm CRGB0006071 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 6232032935.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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Final notes

To recap: CRGB0006071 is the IFSC code of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, SOHGA branch, in SOHGA, CHHATTISGARH. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.