Kanchichua - Sukinda, Jajpur

Kanchichua is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Sukinda and around 65 km from Jajapur . Dudhujori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchichua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchichua is 400428. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kanchichua

As per Census 2011, Kanchichua village has a total population of 622 people, consisting of 310 males and 312 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 203 literate and 419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 355 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchichua

Kanchichua 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 Kanchichua

Kanchichua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Kanchichua is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kanchichua is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchichua

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

Health Facilities in Kanchichua

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

FAQs about Kanchichua