Kanchania - Basta, Balasore

Kanchania is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Basta and around 37 km from Baleshwar. Barunagadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchania is 392378. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanchania

As per Census 2011, Kanchania village has a total population of 103 people, consisting of 52 males and 51 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 33 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchania

Kanchania 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 Kanchania

Kanchania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kanchania is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kanchania is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchania

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

Health Facilities in Kanchania

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

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