Kanchanpur - Arsha, Purulia

Kanchanpur is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 39.9 km from Sirkabad and around 17.4 km from Purulia. Beldih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanpur is 331196. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.08 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kanchanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanchanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchanpur village had a total population of 667 people, including 349 males and 318 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.32%, with male literacy at 63.27% and female literacy at 32.57%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 667.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur 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 Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Kanchanpur is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kanchanpur is about 17.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchanpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanchanpur

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

FAQs about Kanchanpur