Kandar

Kandar is a village located in Sundarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 47km away from district headquarter Sundarnagar. Sundarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Kandar village. As per 2009 stats, Bobar is the gram panchayat of Kandar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kandar unique in its vibrant Sundarnagar-Mandi region. You’ll see Kandar’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 Kandar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandar is 014304. The village spans a total geographical area of 247.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174403. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Kandar village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Kandar

Population of Kandar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandar has a total population of about 729, with approximately 368 males and 361 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 193 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.79%, with male literacy at about 70.38% and female literacy near 57.06%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandar

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

Nearby Villages of Kandar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandar