Chancher

Chancher is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Chancher unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Chancher’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chancher

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chancher is 422391. The village spans a total geographical area of 616 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Kesinga is nearest town to Chancher village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chancher village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chancher

Population of Chancher

According to the 2011 Census, Chancher has a total population of about 1,896, with approximately 938 males and 958 females. The sex ratio is around 1021 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 271 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 423 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 730. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.48%, with male literacy at about 66.52% and female literacy near 42.69%. There are around 482 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chancher's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chancher

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chancher. As per the 2011 stats, Chancher had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chancher

Knowing the nearby villages of Chancher helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chancher.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chancher