Kandwan - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Kandwan is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 73 km from Kotdwara and around 173 km from Pauri. Timli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandwan is 048293. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.96 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Kandwan

According to the 2011 Census, Kandwan village had a total population of 32 people, including 11 males and 21 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 1,909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.67%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 63.16%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandwan

Kandwan 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 Kandwan

Public transport in the Kandwan 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 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Kandwan is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kandwan is about 173 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandwan

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

Health Facilities in Kandwan

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

FAQs about Kandwan