Kanchhedwa - Harsidhi, Purbi Champaran

Kanchhedwa is a village situated in the Harsidhi subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from Harsidhi and around 32 km from Motihari. Kanchedwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchhedwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchhedwa is 218032. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.2 hectares and falls under the 845422 pincode. Areraj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kanchhedwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchhedwa village had a total population of 5,674 people, including 3,004 males and 2,670 females, living in 1,046 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.04%, with male literacy at 74.60% and female literacy at 56.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,019, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchhedwa

Kanchhedwa 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 Kanchhedwa

Kanchhedwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagauli Jn, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Areraj to Kanchhedwa is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Kanchhedwa 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 Kanchhedwa

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

Health Facilities in Kanchhedwa

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

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