Kandar Gaon - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Kandar Gaon is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 96 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kandargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandar Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandar Gaon is 042872. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.54 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.
Kandar Gaon 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 Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kandar Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Kandar Gaon village had a total population of 512 people, including 247 males and 265 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.72%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 54.31%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 512 | 247 | 265 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 74 | 41 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 301 | 175 | 126 |
| Illiterate Population | 211 | 72 | 139 |
Nearby Villages of Kandar Gaon
Kandar Gaon 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 Kandar Gaon
Kandar Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Kandar Gaon is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kandar Gaon is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kandar Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kandar Gaon 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 Kandar Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandar Gaon 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 Kandar Gaon
Where is Kandar Gaon located?
Kandar Gaon village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Kandar Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Kandar Gaon is Kandargaon.
What is the pincode of Kandar Gaon?
The pincode of Kandar Gaon is 249155.
What is the population of Kandar Gaon?
Kandar Gaon had a total population of 512, including 247 males and 265 females.
How many households are there in Kandar Gaon?
Kandar Gaon had 104 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kandar Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandar Gaon was 68.72%. Male literacy was 84.95% and female literacy was 54.31%.