Kanchuru - Hinjili, Ganjam

Kanchuru is a village situated in the Hinjili tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinjili and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kanchura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchuru is 412332. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 761101 pincode. Hinjilicut is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanchuru

As per Census 2011, Kanchuru village has a total population of 2,522 people, consisting of 1,265 males and 1,257 females. The village has 516 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,839 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 627 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchuru

Kanchuru 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 Kanchuru

Kanchuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinjilicut to Kanchuru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kanchuru is about 38 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 Kanchuru

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

Health Facilities in Kanchuru

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

FAQs about Kanchuru