Kanchanpur - Neturia, Purulia
Kanchanpur is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24 km from Neturia and around 45 km from Purulia. Raibandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchanpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanpur is 330384. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.1 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Kanchanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Simuliya | North | 0.98 km |
| Sulanga | West | 1.15 km |
| Sidpur | East | 1.15 km |
| Ray Band | South-West | 1.20 km |
| Mangram | South-East | 1.57 km |
| Bakbari | North-West | 1.97 km |
| Gobindapur Alias Amaidi | North-East | 2.07 km |
| Bhiringi | North | 2.14 km |
| Kulbana | South | 2.21 km |
| Ranipur | West | 2.26 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kanchanpur
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kanchanpur. The nearest railway station is Kalubathan, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kanchanpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kanchanpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kanchanpur
Where is Kanchanpur located?
Kanchanpur village is located in Neturia Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kanchanpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Kanchanpur is Raibandh.
What is the pincode of Kanchanpur?
The pincode of Kanchanpur is 723121.