Kandya - Udaynagar, Dewas

Kandya is a village situated in the Udaynagar tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from Bagli and around 125 km from Dewas. Potala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandya is 474075. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.13 hectares and falls under the 455227 pincode. Bagli is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Kandya

According to the 2011 Census, Kandya village had a total population of 871 people, including 452 males and 419 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.30%, with male literacy at 78.63% and female literacy at 48.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 621.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandya

Kandya 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 Kandya

Kandya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barwaha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagli to Kandya is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kandya is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandya

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

Health Facilities in Kandya

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

FAQs about Kandya