Kanchhia - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Kanchhia is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchhia is 402405. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kanchhia

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchhia village had a total population of 1,059 people, including 522 males and 537 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.67%, with male literacy at 74.72% and female literacy at 56.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchhia

Kanchhia 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 Kanchhia

Kanchhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kanchhia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kanchhia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchhia

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

Health Facilities in Kanchhia

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

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