Sanchiching - Narala, Kalahandi

Sanchiching is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Santpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanchiching village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanchiching is 422832. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sanchiching 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 Sanchiching

As per Census 2011, Sanchiching village has a total population of 475 people, consisting of 255 males and 220 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 252 literate and 223 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sanchiching are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sanchiching

Sanchiching 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 Sanchiching

Sanchiching is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sanchiching is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sanchiching is about 20 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 Sanchiching

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

Health Facilities in Sanchiching

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

FAQs about Sanchiching