Kanchili - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Kanchili is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Narala and around 33 km from Bhawanipatna. Lanjigarh Road serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchili is 422900. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kanchili

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchili village had a total population of 84 people, including 47 males and 37 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 787 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.23%, with male literacy at 48.65% and female literacy at 21.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchili

Kanchili 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 Kanchili

Kanchili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kanchili is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kanchili is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchili

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

Health Facilities in Kanchili

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

FAQs about Kanchili