Kachanda - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Kachanda is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gambharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachanda is 387568. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kachanda

As per Census 2011, Kachanda village has a total population of 734 people, consisting of 371 males and 363 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 480 literate and 254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachanda

Kachanda 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 Kachanda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kachanda. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kachanda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kachanda is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachanda

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

Health Facilities in Kachanda

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

FAQs about Kachanda