Kanchanpur - Katiya, Gopalganj

Kanchanpur is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Ram Das Bagahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanpur is 229820. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 841441 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kanchanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanchanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchanpur village had a total population of 718 people, including 363 males and 355 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.55%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 50.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur 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 Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Kanchanpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Kanchanpur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchanpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanchanpur

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

FAQs about Kanchanpur