Kandi - Maira Mandrian, Jammu

Kandi is a village situated in the Maira Mandrian tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 17 km from Akhnoor and around 44 km from Jammu. Kandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandi is 005452. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.9 hectares and falls under the 181201 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akhnoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandi

According to the 2011 Census, Kandi village had a total population of 503 people, including 268 males and 235 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.19%, with male literacy at 72.12% and female literacy at 46.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kandi

Kandi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kandi

Kandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Kandi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Kandi is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kandi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kandi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandi village are given below:

FAQs about Kandi