Kanda

Kanda is a village located in Cheta tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 206km away from district headquarter Kupvi. Kupvi is the sub-district headquarter of Kanda village. As per 2009 stats, Kanda Banah Bp is the gram panchayat of Kanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanda unique in its vibrant Cheta-Shimla region. You’ll see Kanda’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 Kanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanda is 025621. The village spans a total geographical area of 100.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171217. Chaupal is nearest town to Kanda village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Kanda

Population of Kanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kanda has a total population of about 247, with approximately 118 males and 129 females. The sex ratio is around 1093 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 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 70.04%, with male literacy at about 76.27% and female literacy near 64.34%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanda

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

Nearby Villages of Kanda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanda