Kanchanbhata - Muniguda, Rayagada

Kanchanbhata is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Ambadala and around 95 km from Rayagada . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchanbhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanbhata is 424619. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kanchanbhata

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchanbhata village had a total population of 169 people, including 87 males and 82 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.81%, with male literacy at 47.14% and female literacy at 21.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchanbhata

Kanchanbhata 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 Kanchanbhata

Public transport in the Kanchanbhata is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kanchanbhata is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kanchanbhata is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchanbhata

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

Health Facilities in Kanchanbhata

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

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