Kandhra - Gola Gokaran Nath, Kheri

Kandhra is a village situated in the Gola Gokaran Nath tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gola Gokaran Nath and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Bansgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhra is 135332. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.07 hectares and falls under the 261501 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kandhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gola gokrannath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kheri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandhra

As per Census 2011, Kandhra village has a total population of 436 people, consisting of 218 males and 218 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 258 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population436218218
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874542
Scheduled Castes (SC)267139128
Literate Population258152106
Illiterate Population17866112

Nearby Villages of Kandhra

Kandhra 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)
KorwaNorth-East0.67 km
BansgaonSouth1.03 km
Hardas PurSouth-West1.13 km
BehraNorth1.33 km
KataraSouth-East1.37 km
DeokaliWest1.50 km
SemaraiEast1.90 km
KotwaraNorth-West1.91 km
SherpurSouth-East1.99 km
KaprahaSouth-West2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandhra

Kandhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahelia Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Kandhra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Kandhra is about 30 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 Kandhra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kandhra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kandhra

Where is Kandhra located?

Kandhra village is located in Gola Gokaran Nath Tehsil, Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandhra?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandhra is Bansgaon.

What is the pincode of Kandhra?

The pincode of Kandhra is 261501.

What is the population of Kandhra?

Kandhra has a total population of 436, including 218 males and 218 females.

How many households are there in Kandhra?

There are 88 households in Kandhra.

What is the literacy rate in Kandhra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandhra is 59.17%. Male literacy is 69.72% and female literacy is 48.62%.