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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Kainchapur, Ganjam, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 1, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Kainchapur, Ganjam, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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There are two different villages named “Kainchapur” in Ganjam district, Odisha, under different blocks and with different postal codes. The information below is organized for each village separately.

🏘️ Village 1: Kainchapur (Ganjam Tehsil/Block) – Larger Population

This Kainchapur is located in Ganjam Tehsil/Block, near the town of Ganjam .

Aspect	Details
📍 Location	Ganjam Tehsil/Block, Ganjam district
👥 Population	1,905 (as per 2011 Census)
📐 Area	88 Hectares
📞 Pincode	761026
🚂 Connectivity	Railway station available within 5 km
🏛️ Administration	Kainchapur Gram Panchayat headquarters

Population & Demographics (Census 2011)

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	1,905	968	937
Literacy Rate	68.24%	81.40%	54.64%
Literate Population	1,300	788	512
Illiterate Population	605	180	425
Households	404	–	–

Key Observations:

Sex Ratio: Approximately 968 females per 1,000 males (937 females vs. 968 males)
SC Population: Scheduled Castes constitute about 50.71% of the total population (966 persons)
Population Density: Approximately 2,165 persons per square kilometer
Female Literacy Gap: While male literacy is 81.40%, female literacy is significantly lower at 54.64%

Location & Connectivity

Connectivity Type	Status
Nearest Town	Chhatrapur (approximately 10 km away)
Railway Station	Available within 5 km
Private Bus Service	Available in the village
State Highway	Passes through the village

Amenities & Infrastructure

Facility Type	Availability
Government Primary Schools	2 available in the village
Government Middle School	1 available in the village
Pre-Primary School	Available in Ganjam (less than 5 km)
Secondary School	Available in Ganjam (less than 5 km)
Arts/Science Degree College	Available in Ganjam (less than 5 km)
Primary Health Sub-Centre	Available within 5 km
Maternity & Child Welfare Centre	Available in the village (1 doctor, 1 paramedical staff)
Veterinary Hospital	Available 5-10 km away
Allopathic Hospital	Available 5-10 km away

Administrative Details

Kainchapur is the headquarters of the Kainchapur Gram Panchayat (GP Code: 117749), which administers 5 other villages :

Villages in Kainchapur Gram Panchayat
Kainchapur (main village)
Bajrakota
Jharapadar
Kalyanpur
Malijaganathapur

🏘️ Village 2: Kainchapur (Rambha Tehsil) – Smaller Population

This Kainchapur is located in Rambha Tehsil/Block, approximately 20 km from Rambha town .

Aspect	Details
📍 Location	Rambha Tehsil, Ganjam district
👥 Population	812 (as per 2011 Census)
📐 Area	163 Hectares
📞 Pincode	761019
🚂 Connectivity	Private bus available within village; railway station 10+ km away
🏛️ Administration	Kainchapur Gram Panchayat (some sources indicate Poirasi GP)

Population & Demographics (Census 2011)

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	812	435	377
Literacy Rate	59.85%	68.97%	49.34%
Literate Population	486	300	186
Illiterate Population	326	135	191
Child Population (0-6 yrs)	95	54	41
Scheduled Caste (SC)	47 (5.8%)	27	20
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0	–	–
Households	191	–	–

Key Observations:

Sex Ratio: Approximately 867 females per 1,000 males (377 females vs. 435 males)
SC Population: About 5.8% of the total population belong to Scheduled Castes
Working Population: Approximately 48.2% of the population is classified as workers
Population Density: Approximately 498 persons per square kilometer

Location & Connectivity

Connectivity Type	Status
Nearest Town	Purusottampur (approximately 12 km away)
Sub-District HQ (Rambha)	20 km away
District HQ (Chatrapur)	28 km away
Public Bus Service	Available within 10+ km
Private Bus Service	Available within village
Railway Station	Available within 10+ km
National Highway	Within 5 km
State Highway	Passes through the village

Amenities & Infrastructure

Facility Type	Availability
Government Primary School	Available in village
Pre-Primary School	Available in Nimasula (nearby)
Secondary School	Available in Khandadeuli
Senior Secondary School	Available in Khandadeuli
Arts/Science Degree College	Available in Berhampur
Primary Health Sub-Centre	1 available in village
Medical Shops	4 available in village
Treated Tap Water	Available year-round

Agriculture & Land Use

Land Use Category	Area (hectares)
Total Area	103.94 ha
Irrigated Area	70.98 ha
– Canal Irrigation	52.58 ha
– Tank/Lake Irrigation	18.32 ha
Forest Area	3.08 ha
Non-Agricultural Area	22.91 ha

Main Agricultural Commodities: Paddy and Pulses

Drinking Water & Sanitation

Drinking Water Sources: Treated tap water (year-round), uncovered well, hand pump, tube wells
Drainage System: Open drainage system available
Garbage Collection: No system to collect garbage on street

Communication

Landline & Mobile Coverage: Available
Internet Centre: Not available within 10 km
Private Courier Facility: Not available within 10 km

📋 Summary Table: Comparison of Both Kainchapur Villages

Particulars	Kainchapur (Ganjam Tehsil)	Kainchapur (Rambha Tehsil)
Tehsil/Block	Ganjam	Rambha
Population	1,905	812
Households	404	191
Pincode	761026	761019
Area	88 hectares	163 hectares
SC Population	~50.7% (966 persons)	~5.8% (47 persons)
ST Population	Not specified	0
Literacy Rate	68.24%	59.85%
Female Literacy	54.64%	49.34%
Railway Station	Within 5 km	10+ km away
Nearest Town	Chhatrapur (10 km)	Purusottampur (12 km)

📌 Which Kainchapur Are You Looking For?

The two villages share the same name but are distinct administrative units. To identify which one you need, consider:

If the pincode is 761026 → You are looking for the larger Kainchapur in Ganjam Tehsil (near Chhatrapur)
If the pincode is 761019 → You are looking for the smaller Kainchapur in Rambha Tehsil (near Purusottampur)

The Ganjam Tehsil Kainchapur is larger, has a significantly higher SC population (~50%), and is better connected to railway services. The Rambha Tehsil Kainchapur is smaller, has a lower literacy rate, and is more agricultural in character.

🏘️ Village 1: Kainchapur (Ganjam Tehsil/Block) – Larger Population

Population & Demographics (Census 2011)

Location & Connectivity

Amenities & Infrastructure

Administrative Details

🏘️ Village 2: Kainchapur (Rambha Tehsil) – Smaller Population

Population & Demographics (Census 2011)

Location & Connectivity

Amenities & Infrastructure

Agriculture & Land Use

Drinking Water & Sanitation

Communication

📋 Summary Table: Comparison of Both Kainchapur Villages

📌 Which Kainchapur Are You Looking For?

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