Kanchchhala Village Overview
Kanchchhala is a village in Barjora tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 17.9 km from Barjora tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Beliatore is the Gram Panchayat for Kanchchhala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kanchchhala village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchchhala is 327286. The village covers a geographical area of 217.86 hectares and has a pincode of 722203. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Kanchchhala
Population & Demographics of Kanchchhala
This section provides population and demographic details of Kanchchhala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,293 | 678 | 615 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 135 | 79 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 306 | 158 | 148 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 800 | 488 | 312 |
| Illiterate Population | 493 | 190 | 303 |
Key population details of Kanchchhala village are given below:
- Kanchchhala village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,293, including approximately 678 males and 615 females, with a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 306 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kanchchhala village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.87%.
- There are around 247 households in Kanchchhala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kanchchhala
Transport facilities help residents of Kanchchhala village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanchchhala
The following villages are located close to Kanchchhala and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanchchhala
- Where is Kanchchhala located?
- Kanchchhala village is located in Barjora Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanchchhala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kanchchhala is Beliatore (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kanchchhala?
- The pincode of Kanchchhala is 722203.
- What is the population of Kanchchhala?
- Kanchchhala has a total population of 1,293, including 678 males and 615 females.
- How many households are there in Kanchchhala?
- There are 247 households in Kanchchhala.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanchchhala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanchchhala is 61.87%. Male literacy is 71.98% and female literacy is 50.73%.