Kandar

Kandar is a village located in Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Kankadahad (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Maruabili is the gram panchayat of Kandar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kandar unique in its vibrant Kankadahad-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Kandar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kandar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandar is 402467. The village spans a total geographical area of 180 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759039. Kamakshyanagar is nearest town to Kandar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kandar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Parjanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kandar

Population of Kandar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandar has a total population of about 500, with approximately 264 males and 236 females. The sex ratio is around 893 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 57 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 421. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.40%, with male literacy at about 73.11% and female literacy near 50.42%. There are around 90 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kandar. As per the 2011 stats, Kandar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kandar

Knowing the nearby villages of Kandar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kandar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandar