Kuchana - Bhadravati, Chandrapur

Kuchana is a village situated in the Bhadravati tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadravati and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kuchana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchana is 541113. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.21 hectares and falls under the 442503 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kuchana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kuchana

As per Census 2011, Kuchana village has a total population of 2,911 people, consisting of 1,480 males and 1,431 females. The village has 715 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,543 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 495 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 297 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9111,4801,431
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20493111
Scheduled Castes (SC)495244251
Scheduled Tribes (ST)297139158
Literate Population2,5431,3421,201
Illiterate Population368138230

Nearby Villages of Kuchana

Kuchana 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)
NaglonSouth1.82 km
VislonNorth-East2.39 km
PalasgaonEast2.48 km
ShembalNorth-West3.04 km
ThoranaWest3.48 km
PatalaSouth3.54 km
Nandori Bk.North-East4.05 km
MajariSouth-East4.70 km
Ralegaon RithSouth-West5.12 km
BhurkiWest5.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuchana

Kuchana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Majri Jn, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Kuchana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Kuchana is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuchana

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

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

Health Facilities in Kuchana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kuchana

Where is Kuchana located?

Kuchana village is located in Bhadravati Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuchana?

Kuchana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kuchana?

The pincode of Kuchana is 442503.

What is the population of Kuchana?

Kuchana has a total population of 2,911, including 1,480 males and 1,431 females.

How many households are there in Kuchana?

There are 715 households in Kuchana.

What is the literacy rate in Kuchana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuchana is 87.36%. Male literacy is 90.68% and female literacy is 83.93%.