Kandra - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Kandra is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kandara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandra is 497898. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.01 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kandra

According to the 2011 Census, Kandra village had a total population of 721 people, including 342 males and 379 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.13%, with male literacy at 87.80% and female literacy at 67.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandra

Kandra 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 Kandra

Kandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Kandra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandra

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

Health Facilities in Kandra

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

FAQs about Kandra