Kachanpur - Katkamsandi, Hazaribagh

Kachanpur is a village situated in the Katkamsandi subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katkamsandi and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Kanchanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachanpur is 368642. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 825319 pincode.

Kachanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hazaribagh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kachanpur

As per Census 2011, Kachanpur village has a total population of 3,448 people, consisting of 1,800 males and 1,648 females. The village has 591 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 502 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,228 literate and 1,220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 489 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4481,8001,648
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502257245
Scheduled Castes (SC)489238251
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population2,2281,339889
Illiterate Population1,220461759

Nearby Villages of Kachanpur

Kachanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JalimaNorth-East1.28 km
LunriWest1.65 km
Garke Alias GobindpurSouth-West1.85 km
AsdhirNorth2.07 km
BartuaNorth-East2.09 km
ChharwaEast2.50 km
GodokharSouth-East2.55 km
HedlagWest2.82 km
NawadihSouth2.91 km
LupungNorth3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kachanpur

Kachanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hendegir, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Kachanpur is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachanpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kachanpur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kachanpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kachanpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kachanpur

Where is Kachanpur located?

Kachanpur village is located in Katkamsandi Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kachanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kachanpur is Kanchanpur.

What is the pincode of Kachanpur?

The pincode of Kachanpur is 825319.

What is the population of Kachanpur?

Kachanpur has a total population of 3,448, including 1,800 males and 1,648 females.

How many households are there in Kachanpur?

There are 591 households in Kachanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kachanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kachanpur is 64.62%. Male literacy is 74.39% and female literacy is 53.94%.