Kandi

Kandi is a village located in Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Karnah (tehsildar office) and 96km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Kandi Payeen is the gram panchayat of Kandi village.

Kandi has its own place in the vibrant Kupwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kandi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandi is 000335. The village spans a total geographical area of 437.1 hectares. Kupwara is nearest town to Kandi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 95km away.

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Population of Kandi

Below is a concise population overview of Kandi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,713 1,950 1,763
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 713 391 322
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 566 289 277
Literate Population 1,622 1,023 599
Illiterate Population 2,091 927 1,164

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kandi village:

  • The total population of Kandi village is around 3,713, including approximately 1,950 males and 1,763 females, with a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 713 children aged 0–6 years in Kandi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kandi village has 566 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kandi village is about 43.68%, with male literacy at 52.46% and female literacy at 33.98%.
  • There are around 729 households in Kandi village.

Connectivity of Kandi

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kandi

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

Tarban Seemari Teetwal Gundi Gojran Peir Panjoh Dildar Baghbala Hajinar Nichian Hindwal Shamis Pora Badwan

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandi

Where is Kandi located?
Kandi village is situated in Karnah Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kandi?
The Gram Panchayat of Kandi is Kandi Payeen (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kandi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kandi is 3,713, with 1,950 males and 1,763 females.
How many households are there in Kandi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kandi village has a total of 729 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kandi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kandi is 43.68%. The male literacy rate is 52.46%, while the female literacy rate is 33.98%.