Paschim Kanchanbari - Kumarghat, Unakoti

Paschim Kanchanbari is a village situated in the Kumarghat subdivision of Unakoti district, Tripura. It is located approximately 12 km from Kumarghat and around 33 km from Kailasahar. Kanchanbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Kanchanbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Kanchanbari is 272700. The village covers a total geographical area of 950 hectares and falls under the 799264 pincode. Kumarghat is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Paschim Kanchanbari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Fatikroy Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paschim Kanchanbari

As per Census 2011, Paschim Kanchanbari village has a total population of 6,649 people, consisting of 3,323 males and 3,326 females. The village has 1,624 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 763 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,600 literate and 1,049 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,227 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paschim Kanchanbari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,6493,3233,326
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763374389
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,2271,1161,111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341717
Literate Population5,6002,8812,719
Illiterate Population1,049442607

Nearby Villages of Paschim Kanchanbari

Paschim Kanchanbari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DudhpurSouth-East2.57 km
MasauliSouth3.39 km
Purba KanchanbariNorth-East3.61 km
DengdungWest5.07 km
KanthalchheraSouth-West5.19 km
KanchanchheraSouth-East5.89 km
FatikroyNorth-East6.94 km
KaratichheraSouth7.57 km
RadhanagarNorth8.49 km
ChhetraiWest8.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paschim Kanchanbari

Paschim Kanchanbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalkata, while the nearest airport is Kamalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumarghat to Paschim Kanchanbari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kailasahar to Paschim Kanchanbari is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paschim Kanchanbari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Paschim Kanchanbari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paschim Kanchanbari

Where is Paschim Kanchanbari located?

Paschim Kanchanbari village is located in Kumarghat Subdivision, Unakoti district, Tripura, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paschim Kanchanbari?

The Gram Panchayat of Paschim Kanchanbari is Kanchanbari.

What is the pincode of Paschim Kanchanbari?

The pincode of Paschim Kanchanbari is 799264.

What is the population of Paschim Kanchanbari?

Paschim Kanchanbari has a total population of 6,649, including 3,323 males and 3,326 females.

How many households are there in Paschim Kanchanbari?

There are 1,624 households in Paschim Kanchanbari.

What is the literacy rate in Paschim Kanchanbari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paschim Kanchanbari is 84.22%. Male literacy is 86.70% and female literacy is 81.75%.