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

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchuru village had a total population of 2,522 people, including 1,265 males and 1,257 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.62%, with male literacy at 91.58% and female literacy at 72.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 627.

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

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