Kandasu - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Kandasu is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from Kotdwara and around 113 km from Pauri. Kanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandasu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandasu is 048322. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.38 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kandasu

As per Census 2011, Kandasu village has a total population of 58 people, consisting of 28 males and 30 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 48 literate and 10 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandasu

Kandasu 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 Kandasu

Kandasu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Kandasu is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kandasu is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandasu

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

Health Facilities in Kandasu

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

FAQs about Kandasu