Kandel

Kandel is a village located in Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Charama (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Anwari is the gram panchayat of Kandel village.

Here you can discover what makes Kandel unique in its vibrant Charama-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Kandel’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kandel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandel is 447430. The village spans a total geographical area of 231.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494337. Charama is nearest town to Kandel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kandel village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kandel

Population of Kandel

According to the 2011 Census, Kandel has a total population of about 697, with approximately 352 males and 345 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 198. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.58%, with male literacy at about 74.72% and female literacy near 64.35%. There are around 160 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kandel. As per the 2011 stats, Kandel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kandel

Knowing the nearby villages of Kandel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kandel.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandel