Kancha - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Kancha is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Kancha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kancha is 236993. The village covers a total geographical area of 480 hectares and falls under the 848503 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kancha

According to the 2011 Census, Kancha village had a total population of 7,936 people, including 4,143 males and 3,793 females, living in 1,330 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.89%, with male literacy at 69.22% and female literacy at 51.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637, 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 Kancha

Kancha 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 Kancha

Public transport in the Kancha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harpar Bochaha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Kancha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Kancha is about 35 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 Kancha

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

Health Facilities in Kancha

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

FAQs about Kancha