Kandai - Baihar, Balaghat

Kandai is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kandai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandai is 498039. The village covers a total geographical area of 2542.47 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kandai

According to the 2011 Census, Kandai village had a total population of 1,654 people, including 805 males and 849 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.07%, with male literacy at 62.04% and female literacy at 46.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,589.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandai

Kandai 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 Kandai

Public transport in the Kandai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Kandai is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kandai is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandai

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

Health Facilities in Kandai

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

FAQs about Kandai