Kandhar

Block / Tehsil Rampur
District Shimla

About Kandhar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kandhar village is 023513. Kandhar village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 603.58 hectares. Kandhar has a total population of 339 peoples, out of which male population is 177 while female population is 162. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 915 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kandhar village is 67.26% out of which 73.45% males and 60.49% females are literate. There are about 79 houses in kandhar village. Pincode of kandhar village locality is 172101.

When it comes to administration, Kandhar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kandhar village comes under Rampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. Rampur is nearest town to kandhar village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Kandhar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 339 177 162
Literate Population 228 130 98
Illiterate Population 111 47 64

Connectivity of Kandhar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kandhar

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandhar

Where is Kandhar located?

Kandhar village is situated in Rampur Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandhar is Sarpara Bp (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kandhar?

The pincode of Kandhar is 172101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kandhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kandhar is 339, with 177 males and 162 females.

How many households are there in Kandhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kandhar village has a total of 79 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kandhar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kandhar is 67.26%. The male literacy rate is 73.45%, while the female literacy rate is 60.49%.