Kanchhar - Payagpur, Bahraich

Kanchhar is a village situated in the Payagpur tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Bahraich and around 35 km from Bahraich. Kanchhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchhar is 172128. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.58 hectares and falls under the 271821 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kanchhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanchhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchhar village had a total population of 5,529 people, including 2,903 males and 2,626 females, living in 987 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.79%, with male literacy at 80.10% and female literacy at 58.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 735.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchhar

Kanchhar 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 Kanchhar

Kanchhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bisheshwarganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Kanchhar is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Kanchhar is about 35 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 Kanchhar

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

Health Facilities in Kanchhar

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

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