Kandi - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Kandi is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Barkot and around 129 km from Uttarkashi. Kandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandi is 040460. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.94 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kandi

As per Census 2011, Kandi village has a total population of 1,380 people, consisting of 746 males and 634 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,015 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 432 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 322 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,380746634
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21112289
Scheduled Castes (SC)432238194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)322175147
Literate Population1,015568447
Illiterate Population365178187

Nearby Villages of Kandi

Kandi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhanatiSouth2.05 km
SahiyaNorth-West2.66 km
Chhau(saily)South-West2.70 km
KakhonNorth-East2.95 km
DerioWest3.10 km
DhuinkEast3.27 km
Nain GaonSouth3.49 km
SetwariSouth-East3.96 km
SilamuNorth-West4.04 km
RikhaunNorth-East4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandi

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

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Kandi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Kandi is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kandi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kandi

Where is Kandi located?

Kandi village is located in Barnigad Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandi?

Kandi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kandi?

The pincode of Kandi is 249171.

What is the population of Kandi?

Kandi has a total population of 1,380, including 746 males and 634 females.

How many households are there in Kandi?

There are 270 households in Kandi.

What is the literacy rate in Kandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandi is 73.55%. Male literacy is 76.14% and female literacy is 70.50%.