Kanpa - Nagbhid, Chandrapur

Kanpa is a village situated in the Nagbhid tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Nagbhir and around 118 km from Chandrapur. Kanpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanpa is 540588. The village covers a total geographical area of 1122.92 hectares and falls under the 441205 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kanpa

As per Census 2011, Kanpa village has a total population of 2,701 people, consisting of 1,403 males and 1,298 females. The village has 570 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,972 literate and 729 illiterate residents. Additionally, 818 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 899 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7011,4031,298
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254138116
Scheduled Castes (SC)818406412
Scheduled Tribes (ST)899499400
Literate Population1,9721,115857
Illiterate Population729288441

Nearby Villages of Kanpa

Kanpa 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)
IrvhaSouth-West2.31 km
KhairiWest2.79 km
BikliSouth-East3.12 km
BhuyarNorth-West3.69 km
DahegaonSouth-West4.19 km
PachgaonWest4.93 km
Kawadsi DeshSouth-West5.24 km
Banwahi ChakEast5.26 km
Pendhari (deshamukh) RithWest5.33 km
ThanegaonNorth-West5.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanpa

Kanpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tempa, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Kanpa is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Kanpa is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanpa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanpa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kanpa

Where is Kanpa located?

Kanpa village is located in Nagbhid Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanpa?

Kanpa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanpa?

The pincode of Kanpa is 441205.

What is the population of Kanpa?

Kanpa has a total population of 2,701, including 1,403 males and 1,298 females.

How many households are there in Kanpa?

There are 570 households in Kanpa.

What is the literacy rate in Kanpa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanpa is 73.01%. Male literacy is 79.47% and female literacy is 66.02%.