Kanchanpur - Pathariya, Mungeli

Kanchanpur is a village situated in the Pathariya tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Pathariya and around 14 km from Bilaspur. Kanchanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanpur is 438374. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.09 hectares and falls under the 495334 pincode. Pathariya is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Kanchanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchanpur village had a total population of 408 people, including 193 males and 215 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.77%, with male literacy at 83.65% and female literacy at 53.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur 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 Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathariya to Kanchanpur is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kanchanpur is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchanpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanchanpur

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

FAQs about Kanchanpur