Kanchan - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Kanchan is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Mungia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchan is 253912. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kanchan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanchan

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchan village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 605 males and 564 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.48%, with male literacy at 46.61% and female literacy at 32.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 922.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchan

Kanchan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kanchan

Kanchan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Kanchan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kanchan is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchan

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

Health Facilities in Kanchan

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

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