Kanchanpur - Ambikapur, Surguja

Kanchanpur is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kanchanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanpur is 432928. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.71 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Lundra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanchanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchanpur village had a total population of 1,124 people, including 573 males and 551 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.28%, with male literacy at 78.04% and female literacy at 57.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 532.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Kanchanpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of 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