Kanchana - Khallikote, Ganjam

Kanchana is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Khalikote and around 49 km from Chatrapur. Kanchana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchana is 411901. The village covers a total geographical area of 742 hectares and falls under the 761031 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanchana

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchana village had a total population of 2,786 people, including 1,495 males and 1,291 females, living in 572 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.94%, with male literacy at 71.65% and female literacy at 52.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchana

Kanchana 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 Kanchana

Kanchana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Kanchana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kanchana is about 49 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 Kanchana

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

Health Facilities in Kanchana

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

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