Kandas

Kandas is a village located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Arota is the gram panchayat of Kandas village.

Kandas has its own place in the vibrant Tehri Garhwal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kandas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandas is 043223. The village spans a total geographical area of 29.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249122. Kirtinagar is nearest town to Kandas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kandas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kandas

Below is a concise population overview of Kandas as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 170 79 91
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 27 11 16
Scheduled Castes (SC) 5 3 2
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 100 56 44
Illiterate Population 70 23 47

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kandas village:

  • The total population of Kandas village is around 170, including approximately 79 males and 91 females, with a sex ratio of 1151 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 27 children aged 0–6 years in Kandas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kandas village has 5 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kandas village is about 58.82%, with male literacy at 70.89% and female literacy at 48.35%.
  • There are around 38 households in Kandas village.

Connectivity of Kandas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kandas. As per the 2011 stats, Kandas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kandas

Knowing the nearby villages of Kandas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kandas.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandas

Where is Kandas located?
Kandas village is situated in Devprayag Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kandas?
The Gram Panchayat of Kandas is Arota (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kandas?
The pincode of Kandas is 249122, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kandas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kandas is 170, with 79 males and 91 females.
How many households are there in Kandas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kandas village has a total of 38 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kandas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kandas is 58.82%. The male literacy rate is 70.89%, while the female literacy rate is 48.35%.