Kandari - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Kandari is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from Barkot and around 135 km from Uttarkashi. Kandari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandari is 040453. The village covers a total geographical area of 547.69 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kandari 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 Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandari

According to the 2011 Census, Kandari village had a total population of 547 people, including 270 males and 277 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.84%, with male literacy at 92.23% and female literacy at 80.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandari

Kandari 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 Kandari

Kandari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Kandari is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Kandari is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandari

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

Health Facilities in Kandari

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

FAQs about Kandari