Kachna - Bhakhara, Dhamtari

Kachna is a village situated in the Bhakhara tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 33 km from Kurud and around 38 km from Dhamtari. Kachana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachna is 446770. The village covers a total geographical area of 801.64 hectares and falls under the 493770 pincode. Bhakhara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kachna

According to the 2011 Census, Kachna village had a total population of 2,845 people, including 1,398 males and 1,447 females, living in 592 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.67%, with male literacy at 81.55% and female literacy at 62.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachna

Kachna 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 Kachna

Kachna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirry, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhakhara to Kachna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Kachna is about 38 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 Kachna

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

Health Facilities in Kachna

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

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