Kandhar

Kandhar is a village located in Rampur tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 166km away from district headquarter Rampur. Rampur is the sub-district headquarter of Kandhar village. As per 2009 stats, Sarpara Bp is the gram panchayat of Kandhar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandhar is 023513. The village spans a total geographical area of 603.58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 172101. Rampur is nearest town to Kandhar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kandhar 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 Rampur 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 Kandhar

Population of Kandhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhar has a total population of about 339, with approximately 177 males and 162 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 125 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 67.26%, with male literacy at about 73.45% and female literacy near 60.49%. There are around 79 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandhar

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandhar