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 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 Kandi

According to the 2011 Census, Kandi village had a total population of 1,380 people, including 746 males and 634 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.83%, with male literacy at 91.03% and female literacy at 82.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 322.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kandi