Kachhara - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Kachhara is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Kachhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachhara is 194708. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.83 hectares and falls under the 276128 pincode. Sahganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kachhara

As per Census 2011, Kachhara village has a total population of 2,419 people, consisting of 1,222 males and 1,197 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 331 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,360 literate and 1,059 illiterate residents. Additionally, 718 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kachhara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4191,2221,197
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331175156
Scheduled Castes (SC)718359359
Literate Population1,360778582
Illiterate Population1,059444615

Nearby Villages of Kachhara

Kachhara 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)
ChakdhudhuriNorth-West0.98 km
Ram NagarNorth1.23 km
HaydarabadNorth-West1.57 km
PawaiSouth1.58 km
SumhadihSouth-East1.80 km
KhurchandaNorth-East2.07 km
SalarpurNorth2.12 km
LaggoopurNorth-West2.13 km
JaldipurSouth-West2.38 km
BakhariaNorth-East2.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kachhara

Kachhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahganj to Kachhara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Kachhara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachhara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kachhara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kachhara 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kachhara

Where is Kachhara located?

Kachhara village is located in Phulpur Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kachhara?

Kachhara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kachhara?

The pincode of Kachhara is 276128.

What is the population of Kachhara?

Kachhara has a total population of 2,419, including 1,222 males and 1,197 females.

How many households are there in Kachhara?

There are 349 households in Kachhara.

What is the literacy rate in Kachhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kachhara is 56.22%. Male literacy is 63.67% and female literacy is 48.62%.