Chancher
About Chancher
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chancher village is 422391. Chancher village is located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Chancher village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 616 hectares. Chancher has a total population of 1,896 peoples, out of which male population is 938 while female population is 958. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1021 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chancher village is 54.48% out of which 66.52% males and 42.69% females are literate. There are about 482 houses in chancher village. Pincode of chancher village locality is 766011.
When it comes to administration, Chancher village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Chancher village comes under Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. Kesinga is nearest town to chancher village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.
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Population of Chancher
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,896 | 938 | 958 |
| Children (0-6) | 271 | 133 | 138 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 423 | 204 | 219 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 730 | 350 | 380 |
| Literate Population | 1,033 | 624 | 409 |
| Illiterate Population | 863 | 314 | 549 |
Connectivity of Chancher
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chancher
Where is Chancher located?
Chancher village is situated in Kesinga Tehsil, within the Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chancher?
Chancher serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Chancher?
The pincode of Chancher is 766011, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chancher as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chancher is 1,896, with 938 males and 958 females.
How many households are there in Chancher as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chancher village has a total of 482 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chancher as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chancher is 54.48%. The male literacy rate is 66.52%, while the female literacy rate is 42.69%.