Kandra - Gudur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Kandra is a village situated in the Gudur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Kandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandra is 592226. The village covers a total geographical area of 486 hectares and falls under the 524131 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kandra

As per Census 2011, Kandra village has a total population of 972 people, consisting of 483 males and 489 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 564 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 192 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kandra

Kandra 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 Kandra

Kandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kondagunta, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Kandra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Kandra is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandra

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

Health Facilities in Kandra

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

FAQs about Kandra