Kachnapur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Kachnapur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Kachnapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachnapur is 174950. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.23 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Colonelganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kachnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kachnapur village had a total population of 2,522 people, including 1,368 males and 1,154 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.21%, with male literacy at 52.86% and female literacy at 35.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachnapur

Kachnapur 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 Kachnapur

Kachnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Colonelganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonelganj to Kachnapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Kachnapur 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 Kachnapur

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

Health Facilities in Kachnapur

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

FAQs about Kachnapur