Kandakhet - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Kandakhet is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 65 km from Narendra Nagar and around 45 km from New Tehri. Naicholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandakhet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandakhet is 044365. The village covers a total geographical area of 11.93 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kandakhet

According to the 2011 Census, Kandakhet village had a total population of 34 people, including 13 males and 21 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 1,615 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.14%, with male literacy at 63.64% and female literacy at 52.94%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandakhet

Kandakhet 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 Kandakhet

Kandakhet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Kandakhet is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kandakhet is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandakhet

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

Health Facilities in Kandakhet

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

FAQs about Kandakhet