Kandhar

Kandhar is a village located in Darlaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 112km away from district headquarter Darlaghat. Darlaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Kandhar village. As per 2009 stats, Mangal is the gram panchayat of Kandhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kandhar unique in its vibrant Darlaghat-Solan 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 020288. The village spans a total geographical area of 468.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171102. Arki 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 Arki 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 Kandhar

Population of Kandhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhar has a total population of about 521, with approximately 263 males and 258 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 310 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 66.60%, with male literacy at about 75.29% and female literacy near 57.75%. There are around 108 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