Kanda

Kanda is a village located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 120km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Kanda village. As per 2009 stats, Summerkot is the gram panchayat of Kanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanda unique in its vibrant Rohru-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 026447. The village spans a total geographical area of 226.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171223. Rohru 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 Rohru 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 743, with approximately 378 males and 365 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 344 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 67.16%, with male literacy at about 80.69% and female literacy near 53.15%. There are around 176 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