Kandhi - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Kandhi is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Kandhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhi is 149805. The village covers a total geographical area of 659.58 hectares and falls under the 209115 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Kandhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kandhi

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhi village had a total population of 4,952 people, including 2,656 males and 2,296 females, living in 960 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.04%, with male literacy at 85.13% and female literacy at 67.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,400.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhi

Kandhi 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 Kandhi

Kandhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pokhrayan, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Kandhi is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Kandhi is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhi

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

Health Facilities in Kandhi

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

FAQs about Kandhi