Kandara - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Kandara is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Kandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandara is 194871. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.68 hectares and falls under the 223225 pincode. Phoolpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kandara

According to the 2011 Census, Kandara village had a total population of 1,726 people, including 863 males and 863 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.17%, with male literacy at 84.45% and female literacy at 56.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 449.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandara

Kandara 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 Kandara

Kandara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phoolpur to Kandara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Kandara is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandara

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

Health Facilities in Kandara

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

FAQs about Kandara