Kandar - Karmala, Solapur

Kandar is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kandar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandar is 561891. The village covers a total geographical area of 3035.12 hectares and falls under the 413202 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kandar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandar village had a total population of 6,220 people, including 3,320 males and 2,900 females, living in 1,244 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.35%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 68.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 777, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandar

Kandar 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 Kandar

Kandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalwani, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Kandar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kandar is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandar

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

Health Facilities in Kandar

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

FAQs about Kandar