Kanchikina - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Kanchikina is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Ektali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchikina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchikina is 388593. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kanchikina

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchikina village had a total population of 254 people, including 131 males and 123 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.47%, with male literacy at 44.14% and female literacy at 12.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchikina

Kanchikina 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 Kanchikina

Public transport in the Kanchikina is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kanchikina is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kanchikina is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchikina

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

Health Facilities in Kanchikina

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

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