Kandai Kala - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Kandai Kala is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Itarsi and around 36 km from Hoshangabad. Kandai Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandai Kala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandai Kala is 487335. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.5 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kandai Kala

As per Census 2011, Kandai Kala village has a total population of 777 people, consisting of 385 males and 392 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 433 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 469 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandai Kala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population777385392
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155560
Scheduled Castes (SC)422121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)469228241
Literate Population433243190
Illiterate Population344142202

Nearby Villages of Kandai Kala

Kandai Kala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kandai KhurdNorth-East1.30 km
JhirmauSouth-West1.41 km
ManamauSouth-East1.73 km
ChandonWest2.27 km
ChitlaiNorth-East2.49 km
PipariaNorth-West2.52 km
DobSouth2.80 km
KhapaWest3.08 km
NandnerEast3.34 km
Dadan KhapaNorth3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandai Kala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kandai Kala. The nearest railway station is Kesla, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Kandai Kala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Kandai Kala is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandai Kala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kandai Kala

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 Kala village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kandai Kala

Where is Kandai Kala located?

Kandai Kala village is located in Itarsi Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandai Kala?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandai Kala is Kandai Kalan.

What is the pincode of Kandai Kala?

The pincode of Kandai Kala is 461111.

What is the population of Kandai Kala?

Kandai Kala has a total population of 777, including 385 males and 392 females.

How many households are there in Kandai Kala?

There are 147 households in Kandai Kala.

What is the literacy rate in Kandai Kala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandai Kala is 55.73%. Male literacy is 63.12% and female literacy is 48.47%.