Kanchanpur - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Kanchanpur is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Umrouli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanpur is 433129. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.3 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Ambikapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanchanpur

As per Census 2011, Kanchanpur village has a total population of 404 people, consisting of 202 males and 202 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 220 literate and 184 illiterate residents.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Kanchanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kanchanpur is about 30 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