Kandai Khurd - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Kandai Khurd is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Itarsi and around 32 km from Hoshangabad. Damdam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandai Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandai Khurd is 487319. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.49 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kandai Khurd 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 Khurd

As per Census 2011, Kandai Khurd village has a total population of 694 people, consisting of 349 males and 345 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 439 literate and 255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 289 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population694349345
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045648
Scheduled Castes (SC)1235964
Scheduled Tribes (ST)289143146
Literate Population439251188
Illiterate Population25598157

Nearby Villages of Kandai Khurd

Kandai Khurd 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 KalaSouth-West1.30 km
ChitlaiEast1.66 km
PipariaNorth-West2.10 km
ManamauSouth-East2.31 km
GurraNorth2.36 km
SilariNorth-East2.45 km
Dadan KhapaNorth-West2.50 km
JhirmauSouth-West2.70 km
ChandonWest2.73 km
NandnerSouth-East3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandai Khurd

Public transport in the Kandai Khurd is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurra, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Kandai Khurd is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Kandai Khurd is about 32 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 Khurd

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

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

Health Facilities in Kandai Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

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

FAQs about Kandai Khurd

Where is Kandai Khurd located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kandai Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandai Khurd is Damdam.

What is the pincode of Kandai Khurd?

The pincode of Kandai Khurd is 461111.

What is the population of Kandai Khurd?

Kandai Khurd has a total population of 694, including 349 males and 345 females.

How many households are there in Kandai Khurd?

There are 145 households in Kandai Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Kandai Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandai Khurd is 63.26%. Male literacy is 71.92% and female literacy is 54.49%.