Kandrai - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur

Kandrai is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Kandrai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandrai is 185382. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.03 hectares and falls under the 273401 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kandrai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kandrai

As per Census 2011, Kandrai village has a total population of 2,319 people, consisting of 1,198 males and 1,121 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 349 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,369 literate and 950 illiterate residents. Additionally, 499 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandrai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kandrai

Kandrai 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 Kandrai

Kandrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Domingarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Kandrai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Kandrai is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandrai

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

Health Facilities in Kandrai

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

FAQs about Kandrai