Kanda - Daura-Kochali, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Kanda is a village situated in the Daura-Kochali tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Balrampur and around 72 km from Ambikapur. Kanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanda is 432000. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.38 hectares and falls under the 497119 pincode. Balrampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kanda village had a total population of 686 people, including 346 males and 340 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.57%, with male literacy at 35.36% and female literacy at 33.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 648.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanda

Kanda 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 Kanda

Kanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balrampur to Kanda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kanda is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanda

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

Health Facilities in Kanda

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

FAQs about Kanda