Kachanpur - Obra, Aurangabad

Kachanpur is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kanchanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachanpur is 253243. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kachanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kachanpur

As per Census 2011, Kachanpur village has a total population of 2,228 people, consisting of 1,145 males and 1,083 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 402 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,332 literate and 896 illiterate residents. Additionally, 480 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kachanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2281,1451,083
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402197205
Scheduled Castes (SC)480242238
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,332804528
Illiterate Population896341555

Nearby Villages of Kachanpur

Kachanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LalaroSouth0.85 km
KhathwaraEast1.34 km
BwlwaNorth1.52 km
UchkundhiNorth-East1.57 km
MahdiSouth-East1.77 km
DeokaliEast2.05 km
DumriNorth-West2.18 km
GhataroSouth-West2.18 km
SonbarsaSouth2.41 km
HasanpuraSouth-West2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kachanpur

Public transport in the Kachanpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Kachanpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kachanpur is about 32 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 Kachanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kachanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kachanpur

Where is Kachanpur located?

Kachanpur village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kachanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kachanpur is Kanchanpur.

What is the pincode of Kachanpur?

The pincode of Kachanpur is 824124.

What is the population of Kachanpur?

Kachanpur has a total population of 2,228, including 1,145 males and 1,083 females.

How many households are there in Kachanpur?

There are 328 households in Kachanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kachanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kachanpur is 59.78%. Male literacy is 70.22% and female literacy is 48.75%.