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.

Here you can discover what makes Kandas unique in its vibrant Devprayag-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Kandas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Kandas

Population of Kandas

According to the 2011 Census, Kandas has a total population of about 170, with approximately 79 males and 91 females. The sex ratio is around 1151 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.82%, with male literacy at about 70.89% and female literacy near 48.35%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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