Kanchhinda - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Kanchhinda is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sorispal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchhinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchhinda is 389586. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kanchhinda

As per Census 2011, Kanchhinda village has a total population of 561 people, consisting of 247 males and 314 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,271 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 299 literate and 262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 325 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchhinda

Kanchhinda 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 Kanchhinda

Kanchhinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kanchhinda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kanchhinda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchhinda

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

Health Facilities in Kanchhinda

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

FAQs about Kanchhinda