Kucher - Kashipur, Rayagada

Kucher is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Doraguda and around 70 km from Rayagada . Kucheipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kucher village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kucher is 426175. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Kucher

According to the 2011 Census, Kucher village had a total population of 724 people, including 372 males and 352 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.67%, with male literacy at 45.08% and female literacy at 23.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 593.

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

Nearby Villages of Kucher

Kucher 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 Kucher

Public transport in the Kucher is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore 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 Rayagada to Kucher is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kucher is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kucher

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

Health Facilities in Kucher

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

FAQs about Kucher