Kandar - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Kandar is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Kandar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandar is 204083. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.96 hectares and falls under the 233304 pincode. Saidpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kandar 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 Saidpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandar village had a total population of 1,543 people, including 766 males and 777 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.32%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 57.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandar

Kandar 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 Kandar

Kandar 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 Mahpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saidpur to Kandar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Kandar is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandar

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

Health Facilities in Kandar

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

FAQs about Kandar