Kandei

Kandei is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Samleu is the gram panchayat of Kandei village.

Here you can discover what makes Kandei unique in its vibrant Dalhousie-Chamba region. You’ll see Kandei’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 Kandei

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandei is 007357. The village spans a total geographical area of 154.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176303. Dalhousie is nearest town to Kandei village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kandei 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 Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kandei

Population of Kandei

According to the 2011 Census, Kandei has a total population of about 518, with approximately 269 males and 249 females. The sex ratio is around 925 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.53%, with male literacy at about 77.32% and female literacy near 59.04%. There are around 112 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandei's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandei

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

Nearby Villages of Kandei

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandei