Kandar - Chakrata, Dehradun

Kandar is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Kandhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandar is 044625. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.55 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kandar

According to the 2011 Census, Kandar village had a total population of 265 people, including 146 males and 119 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 815 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.54%, with male literacy at 64.71% and female literacy at 30.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Kandar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Kandar is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 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