Kacharu - Panposh, Sundargarh

Kacharu is a village situated in the Panposh tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Biramitrapur and around 125 km from Sundargarh. Kacharu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kacharu is 384354. The village covers a total geographical area of 640 hectares and falls under the 770033 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kacharu

According to the 2011 Census, Kacharu village had a total population of 1,292 people, including 656 males and 636 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.99%, with male literacy at 62.57% and female literacy at 53.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 925.

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

Nearby Villages of Kacharu

Kacharu 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 Kacharu

Public transport in the Kacharu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kacharu is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kacharu is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kacharu

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

Health Facilities in Kacharu

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

FAQs about Kacharu