Kanchapada - Simulia, Balasore

Kanchapada is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Similia and around 75 km from Baleshwar. Kanchapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchapada is 394268. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kanchapada

As per Census 2011, Kanchapada village has a total population of 1,526 people, consisting of 763 males and 763 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,106 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchapada

Kanchapada 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 Kanchapada

Kanchapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kanchapada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kanchapada is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchapada

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

Health Facilities in Kanchapada

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

FAQs about Kanchapada