Kachardengan - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi
Kachardengan is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Alatara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachardengan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachardengan is 422430. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Kachardengan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kachardengan
As per Census 2011, Kachardengan village has a total population of 257 people, consisting of 139 males and 118 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 848 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 83 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kachardengan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 257 | 139 | 118 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 40 | 23 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Literate Population | 174 | 112 | 62 |
| Illiterate Population | 83 | 27 | 56 |
Nearby Villages of Kachardengan
Kachardengan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kachardengan
Kachardengan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kachardengan is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kachardengan is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kachardengan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kachardengan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kachardengan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kachardengan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kachardengan
Where is Kachardengan located?
Kachardengan village is located in Madanpur Rampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kachardengan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kachardengan is Alatara.
What is the pincode of Kachardengan?
The pincode of Kachardengan is 766102.
What is the population of Kachardengan?
Kachardengan has a total population of 257, including 139 males and 118 females.
How many households are there in Kachardengan?
There are 70 households in Kachardengan.
What is the literacy rate in Kachardengan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kachardengan is 67.70%. Male literacy is 80.58% and female literacy is 52.54%.