Kechhomuhan - Saintala, Balangir

Kechhomuhan is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kansar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kechhomuhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kechhomuhan is 421169. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Kechhomuhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Titilagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kechhomuhan

As per Census 2011, Kechhomuhan village has a total population of 632 people, consisting of 323 males and 309 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kechhomuhan

Kechhomuhan 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kechhomuhan

Kechhomuhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kechhomuhan is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kechhomuhan 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 Kechhomuhan

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

Health Facilities in Kechhomuhan

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

FAQs about Kechhomuhan