Kakenchuwa - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kakenchuwa is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Mohanmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakenchuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakenchuwa is 445861. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.45 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kakenchuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kakenchuwa village had a total population of 518 people, including 254 males and 264 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.40%, with male literacy at 68.22% and female literacy at 45.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakenchuwa

Kakenchuwa 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 Kakenchuwa

Kakenchuwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kakenchuwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kakenchuwa is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakenchuwa

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

Health Facilities in Kakenchuwa

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

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