Indian Village Directory

Kachan Village

Kachan is an inhabited village in Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 366747, the Census 2011 record lists 2,229 people in 413 households and the reported area is 1,156.31 hectares. The local references include Ramgarh Gram Panchayat, Chainpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Daltonganj at about 29 km.

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Quick answer: Kachan is a village in Chainpur Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 366747 and 2,229 people in 413 households.
Village Code366747
Population2,229
Households413
Area1,156.31 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Kachan
Census Village Code
366747
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chainpur
Sub-district Census Code
02634
CD Block
Chainpur
Gram Panchayat
Ramgarh
Households
413
Population
2,229
Male Population
1,130
Female Population
1,099
Sex Ratio
972.57
Area
1,156.31 hectares
Area
11.56 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
29 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822110
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kachan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,229 people, 1,156.31 hectares of reported area and Daltonganj as the nearest town reference for Kachan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtChainpur
CD BlockChainpur
Gram PanchayatRAMGARH
  • Kachan falls under Chainpur Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 366747.
  • The record lists 2,229 people living in 413 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,156.31 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Daltonganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density192.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.95%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share46.39%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kachan in the official administrative record. Census village code 366747, Ramgarh Gram Panchayat and Chainpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02634
Village Census Code
366747
CD Block Code
0140
CD Block Name
Chainpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Ramgarh

Location and Distance

Daltonganj is the nearest town listed for Kachan, about 29 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chainpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Medininagar (Daltonganj)
Distance from District Headquarter
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Daltonganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
1,156.31 hectares
Area
11.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,229 people in 413 households, with 1,130 male residents and 1,099 female residents. The average household size is 5.4, and SC share is 20.95% and ST share is 46.39% for Kachan. Population density works out to about 192.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
413
Total Population
2,229
Male Population
1,130
Female Population
1,099
Sex Ratio
972.57
Average Household Size
5.4
SC Population
467
SC Male Population
233
SC Female Population
234
SC Population Share
20.95
ST Population
1,034
ST Male Population
517
ST Female Population
517
ST Population Share
46.39
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kachan list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kachan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kachan include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.94 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kachan include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Vans
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kachan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kachan show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 199.98 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
714.39 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
105.34 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
125.66 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
199.98

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kachan

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 822110 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Dist Palamu Jharkhand-822110 Ward No.34 Khata No.312 Plot No.104 S/O Krishna Prasad Puranchand Chowk Thana Road At+p.o+…
State Bank of India CRM 822110 Palamau Chainpur Shah Pur (Ct) 822110 Shahpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822110
State Bank of India ATM 822110 Palamau Chainpur Shah Pur (Ct) 822110 Shahpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822110

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kachan village located?

Kachan is in Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Kachan village in?

Kachan village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Kachan village in?

Kachan village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Kachan under?

Kachan comes under Chainpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kachan?

The Census village code of Kachan is 366747.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kachan under?

Kachan is listed under RAMGARH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chainpur.

What is the population of Kachan village?

The village record lists 2,229 people and 413 households for Kachan.

How many households are in Kachan village?

The village record lists 413 households for Kachan.

What is the male and female population of Kachan?

The record lists 1,130 male residents and 1,099 female residents for Kachan.

What is the sex ratio of Kachan village?

The sex ratio of Kachan is 972.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kachan village?

The reported geographical area of Kachan is 1,156.31 hectares.

What is the population density of Kachan village?

The approximate population density of Kachan is 192.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kachan?

The nearest town listed for Kachan is Daltonganj, about 29 km away.

How far is Kachan from the district headquarters?

Kachan is about 29 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kachan from the sub-district headquarters?

Kachan is about 24 km from Chainpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kachan?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Kachan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kachan?

For Kachan, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 199.98 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kachan?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kachan. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.