Kandipur - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Kandipur is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from Faizabad and around 19 km from Faizabad. Kadipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandipur is 166410. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.02 hectares and falls under the 224135 pincode. Faizabad is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kandipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ayodhya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Faizabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kandipur village had a total population of 1,317 people, including 662 males and 655 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.08%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 74.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,317662655
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1356867
Scheduled Castes (SC)411212199
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population982543439
Illiterate Population335119216

Nearby Villages of Kandipur

Kandipur 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)
KasturipurEast1.07 km
NaraNorth-East1.31 km
Rasda Moharram PurSouth1.36 km
KutubpurNorth-West1.40 km
Durga PurSouth-West1.46 km
GangauliWest2.04 km
GayanpurSouth-East2.05 km
ChareraEast2.23 km
Bhagwa BheetNorth2.70 km
Purkhe PurWest2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandipur

Kandipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bilhar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faizabad to Kandipur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kandipur

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

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

FAQs about Kandipur

Where is Kandipur located?

Kandipur village is located in Faizabad Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kandipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandipur is Kadipur.

What is the pincode of Kandipur?

The pincode of Kandipur is 224135.

What is the population of Kandipur?

Kandipur had a total population of 1,317, including 662 males and 655 females.

How many households are there in Kandipur?

Kandipur had 225 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kandipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandipur was 83.08%. Male literacy was 91.41% and female literacy was 74.66%.