Kandas - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Kandas is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 80 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Arota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandas village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandas is 043223. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.16 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Kandas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kandas
As per Census 2011, Kandas village has a total population of 170 people, consisting of 79 males and 91 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 1,151 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 70 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandas are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 170 | 79 | 91 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 11 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 100 | 56 | 44 |
| Illiterate Population | 70 | 23 | 47 |
Nearby Villages of Kandas
Kandas is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kandas
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kandas.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Kandas is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kandas is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kandas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kandas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kandas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandas village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kandas
Where is Kandas located?
Kandas village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kandas?
The Gram Panchayat of Kandas is Arota.
What is the pincode of Kandas?
The pincode of Kandas is 249122.
What is the population of Kandas?
Kandas has a total population of 170, including 79 males and 91 females.
How many households are there in Kandas?
There are 38 households in Kandas.
What is the literacy rate in Kandas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandas is 58.82%. Male literacy is 70.89% and female literacy is 48.35%.