Kachpaju - Harabhanga, Boudh

Kachpaju is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Puruna Katak and around 71 km from Baudh. Adenigarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachpaju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachpaju is 418675. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 762023 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Kachpaju

According to the 2011 Census, Kachpaju village had a total population of 230 people, including 96 males and 134 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,396 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.64%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 36.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kachpaju

Kachpaju 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 Kachpaju

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kachpaju. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Kachpaju is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Kachpaju is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachpaju

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

Health Facilities in Kachpaju

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

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