Orchha

Orchha is a village located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 171km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Irpanar is the gram panchayat of Orchha village.

Here you can discover what makes Orchha unique in its vibrant Pakhanjur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Orchha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Orchha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Orchha is 448366. The village spans a total geographical area of 325.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494661. Pakhanjur is nearest town to Orchha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Orchha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Antagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Orchha

Population of Orchha

According to the 2011 Census, Orchha has a total population of about 255, with approximately 124 males and 131 females. The sex ratio is around 1056 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 190. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.20%, with male literacy at about 66.13% and female literacy near 35.11%. There are around 44 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Orchha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Orchha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Orchha. As per the 2011 stats, Orchha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Orchha

Knowing the nearby villages of Orchha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Orchha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orchha