Kandi - Karnah, Kupwara

Kandi is a village situated in the Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnah and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Kandi Bala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandi is 000335. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.1 hectares and falls under the 193225 pincode. Kupwara is the nearest town, located about 95 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 Karnah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramulla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandi

As per Census 2011, Kandi village has a total population of 3,713 people, consisting of 1,950 males and 1,763 females. The village has 729 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 713 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,622 literate and 2,091 illiterate residents. Additionally, 566 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7131,9501,763
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713391322
Scheduled Tribes (ST)566289277
Literate Population1,6221,023599
Illiterate Population2,0919271,164

Nearby Villages of Kandi

Kandi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kandi

Kandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kupwara to Kandi is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Kandi is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kandi

Where is Kandi located?

Kandi village is located in Karnah Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandi is Kandi Bala.

What is the pincode of Kandi?

The pincode of Kandi is 193225.

What is the population of Kandi?

Kandi has a total population of 3,713, including 1,950 males and 1,763 females.

How many households are there in Kandi?

There are 729 households in Kandi.

What is the literacy rate in Kandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandi is 43.68%. Male literacy is 52.46% and female literacy is 33.98%.