Chancher - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Chancher is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Chancher village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chancher is 422391. The village covers a total geographical area of 616 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chancher

According to the 2011 Census, Chancher village had a total population of 1,896 people, including 938 males and 958 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.57%, with male literacy at 77.52% and female literacy at 49.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 730.

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

Nearby Villages of Chancher

Chancher 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 Chancher

Chancher is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Chancher is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chancher is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chancher

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

Health Facilities in Chancher

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

FAQs about Chancher