Kanchan Village Overview
Kanchan is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It lies about 21 km from Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) tehsil headquarters and around 25 km from Chatra district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Karailibar is the Gram Panchayat for Kanchan village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kanchan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchan is 348232. The village covers a geographical area of 127 hectares and has a pincode of 825401. Jori is the nearest town.
Location Map of Kanchan
Population & Demographics of Kanchan
This section provides population and demographic details of Kanchan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 133 | 77 | 56 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 75 | 44 | 31 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| Illiterate Population | 110 | 60 | 50 |
Key population details of Kanchan village are given below:
- Kanchan village is a very small village with a total population of around 133, including approximately 77 males and 56 females, with a sex ratio of 727 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 75 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kanchan village is low, with a literacy rate of about 17.29%.
- There are around 24 households in Kanchan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kanchan
Transport facilities help residents of Kanchan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanchan
The following villages are located close to Kanchan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanchan
- Where is Kanchan located?
- Kanchan village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanchan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kanchan is Karailibar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kanchan?
- The pincode of Kanchan is 825401.
- What is the population of Kanchan?
- Kanchan has a total population of 133, including 77 males and 56 females.
- How many households are there in Kanchan?
- There are 24 households in Kanchan.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanchan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanchan is 17.29%. Male literacy is 22.08% and female literacy is 10.71%.