Kanchanpur - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kanchanpur is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Baramkela and around 57 km from Raigarh. Kanchanpur B serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanpur is 435625. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.12 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanchanpur

As per Census 2011, Kanchanpur village has a total population of 830 people, consisting of 418 males and 412 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 598 literate and 232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanchanpur are given below:

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 Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Kanchanpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kanchanpur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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