Kandila
Kandila is a village located in Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Batala (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Gurdaspur. As per 2009 stats, Kandila village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kandila unique in its vibrant Batala-Gurdaspur region. You’ll see Kandila’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 Kandila
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandila is 028618. The village spans a total geographical area of 676 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143516. Qadian is nearest town to Kandila village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Kandila
Population of Kandila
According to the 2011 Census, Kandila has a total population of about 2,162, with approximately 1,166 males and 996 females. The sex ratio is around 854 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 230 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 532 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.29%, with male literacy at about 73.41% and female literacy near 64.46%. There are around 421 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandila's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,162 | 1,166 | 996 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 230 | 138 | 92 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 532 | 284 | 248 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,498 | 856 | 642 |
| Illiterate Population | 664 | 310 | 354 |
Connectivity of Kandila
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kandila. As per the 2011 stats, Kandila had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kandila
Knowing the nearby villages of Kandila helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kandila.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kandila
- Where is Kandila located?
- Kandila village is situated in Batala Tehsil, within the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kandila?
- Kandila serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kandila?
- The pincode of Kandila is 143516, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kandila as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kandila is 2,162, with 1,166 males and 996 females.
- How many households are there in Kandila as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kandila village has a total of 421 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kandila as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kandila is 69.29%. The male literacy rate is 73.41%, while the female literacy rate is 64.46%.