Kandia Malla - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal

Kandia Malla is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 52 km from Lansdowne and around 164 km from Pauri. Kandiya Malla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandia Malla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandia Malla is 047606. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.25 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Kandia Malla

According to the 2011 Census, Kandia Malla village had a total population of 169 people, including 71 males and 98 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,380 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.36%, with male literacy at 91.07% and female literacy at 64.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandia Malla

Kandia Malla 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 Kandia Malla

Kandia Malla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Kandia Malla is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kandia Malla is about 164 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandia Malla

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

Health Facilities in Kandia Malla

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

FAQs about Kandia Malla