Kandhargarh Village Overview
Kandhargarh is a village in Dhuri tehsil of Sangrur district, Punjab. It lies about 15 km from Dhuri tehsil headquarters and around 28 km from Sangrur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kandhargarh village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kandhargarh village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhargarh is 039647. The village covers a geographical area of 256.97 hectares and has a pincode of 148024. Dhuri is the nearest town.
Location Map of Kandhargarh
Population & Demographics of Kandhargarh
This section provides population and demographic details of Kandhargarh village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,369 | 730 | 639 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 131 | 76 | 55 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 490 | 264 | 226 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 903 | 512 | 391 |
| Illiterate Population | 466 | 218 | 248 |
Key population details of Kandhargarh village are given below:
- Kandhargarh village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,369, including approximately 730 males and 639 females, with a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 490 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kandhargarh village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.96%.
- There are around 279 households in Kandhargarh village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kandhargarh
Transport facilities help residents of Kandhargarh village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kandhargarh
The following villages are located close to Kandhargarh and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kandhargarh
- Where is Kandhargarh located?
- Kandhargarh village is located in Dhuri Tehsil, Sangrur district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kandhargarh?
- Kandhargarh is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kandhargarh?
- The pincode of Kandhargarh is 148024.
- What is the population of Kandhargarh?
- Kandhargarh has a total population of 1,369, including 730 males and 639 females.
- How many households are there in Kandhargarh?
- There are 279 households in Kandhargarh.
- What is the literacy rate in Kandhargarh?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandhargarh is 65.96%. Male literacy is 70.14% and female literacy is 61.19%.