Kanchanpur - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Kanchanpur is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kanchanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanpur is 434708. The village covers a total geographical area of 1076.68 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kanchanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchanpur village had a total population of 1,750 people, including 850 males and 900 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.49%, with male literacy at 84.05% and female literacy at 52.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,305.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Kanchanpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kanchanpur is about 39 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 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