Kandi
Kandi is a Town and Subdivision in Murshidabad District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Kandi Block (CD) is 02240. Total area of kandi subdivision is 218 km². Kandi subdivision has a population of 2,20,145 peoples. Kandi subdivision has a population density of 1011 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 48,963 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 56.48% population of kandi subdivision is literate, out of which 62.21% males and 50.47% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kandi Subdivision
Kandi Subdivision has a total of 92 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kandi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 2 | Andulia | Andulia | Kandi (5 km) |
| 3 | Anukha | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 4 | Arazi Chandpara | Gokarna Ii | Kandi |
| 5 | Arazi Gokarna | Kumarsanda | Kandi |
| 6 | Asua | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 7 | Bahadurpur | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 8 | Bahara | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (5 km) |
| 9 | Bajedohalia | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi (5 km) |
| 10 | Bamandasbati | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi (3 km) |
| 11 | Bati | Purandarpur | Kandi (7 km) |
| 12 | Baze Gopalnagar | Hizole | Kandi (10 km) |
| 13 | Belun | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 14 | Benipur | Hizole | Kandi (10 km) |
| 15 | Bhabanandapur | Hizole | Kandi (10 km) |
| 16 | Bhandira | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi (3 km) |
| 17 | Bhatpara | Mahalandi Ii | Berhampur (10 km) |
| 18 | Bhtpara Palasi | Mahalandi Ii | Berhampur (10 km) |
| 19 | Bijay Nagar | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 20 | Bil Begampur | Mahalandi Ii | Kandi |
| 21 | Bil Madgarya | Kumarsanda | Kandi |
| 22 | Bilamalbandha | Kumarsanda | Kandi |
| 23 | Boltali | Purandarpur | Kandi (1 km) |
| 24 | Brahmanpara | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 25 | Bundai | Purandarpur | Kandi (2 km) |
| 26 | Chandanagar | Andulia | Kandi (10 km) |
| 27 | Chandra Prasadpur | Purandarpur | Kandi (10 km) |
| 28 | Chator | Purandarpur | Kandi (10 km) |
| 29 | Chiakhali | Purandarpur | Kandi |
| 30 | Dakshin Lakshminarayanpur | Purandarpur | Kandi (10 km) |
| 31 | Dohalia | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi (5 km) |
| 32 | Durgapur | Andulia | Berhampur (5 km) |
| 33 | Durlabhpur | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 34 | Gandhorbbapur | Purandarpur | Kandi (6 km) |
| 35 | Gatia | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 36 | Gobarhati | Gokarna Ii | Kandi (20 km) |
| 37 | Gobindapur | Andulia | Kandi (10 km) |
| 38 | Gokarna | Gokarna I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 39 | Gopalnagar | Hizole | Kandi (10 km) |
| 40 | Gopalpur | Andulia | Kandi (5 km) |
| 41 | Harinagar | Hizole | Kandi (10 km) |
| 42 | Hijal | Hizole | Kandi (10 km) |
| 43 | Hizole Thakurani Chak | Hizole | Kandi |
| 44 | Indrahata | Purandarpur | Kandi (10 km) |
| 45 | Jamna | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 46 | Jasohari | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi (10 km) |
| 47 | Jayrampur | Hizole | Kandi |
| 48 | Jiadara | Mahalandi Ii | Berhampur (10 km) |
| 49 | Jitpur | Andulia | Kandi (5 km) |
| 50 | Kalyanpur | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi (2 km) |
| 51 | Kaya | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 52 | Kayemba | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (5 km) |
| 53 | Khordda Narayanpur | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 54 | Khosh Baspur | Gokarna I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 55 | Kumar Sanda | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 56 | Laharpara | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (5 km) |
| 57 | Lakshmikantapur | Andulia | Kandi (10 km) |
| 58 | Madarhati | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 59 | Mahadevbati | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 60 | Mahadia | Andulia | Kandi (5 km) |
| 61 | Mahalandi | Mahalandi I | Berhampur (10 km) |
| 62 | Manoharpur | Andulia | Kandi (5 km) |
| 63 | Marura | Gokarna Ii | Kandi (22 km) |
| 64 | Molla | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 65 | Motara | Gokarna Ii | Kandi (20 km) |
| 66 | Munigram | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 67 | Nabagram | Gokarna Ii | Kandi (20 km) |
| 68 | Nisadbag Jhaubari | Mahalandi Ii | Berhampur (10 km) |
| 69 | Noapara | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 70 | Parbbatipur | Purandarpur | Kandi (10 km) |
| 71 | Patenda | Gokarna Ii | Kandi (20 km) |
| 72 | Patna | Mahalandi I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 73 | Purandarpur | Purandarpur | Kandi (2 km) |
| 74 | Raghupur | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 75 | Rajarampur | Andulia | Kandi (5 km) |
| 76 | Rambhadrabati | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi |
| 77 | Ranagram | Purandarpur | Kandi (12 km) |
| 78 | Ranipur | Hizole | Kandi (10 km) |
| 79 | Rasora | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi (5 km) |
| 80 | Ratuni | Jashahari Anukha I | Kundi (5 km) |
| 81 | Rayabati | Purandarpur | Kandi (1 km) |
| 82 | Rudrabati | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi (3 km) |
| 83 | Sadpur | Jashahari Anukha Ii | Kandi (5 km) |
| 84 | Santoshpur | Andulia | Kandi (5 km) |
| 85 | Sashpara | Andulia | Kandi (5 km) |
| 86 | Singedda | Jashahari Anukha I | Kandi (10 km) |
| 87 | Sole Para | Kumarsanda | Kandi (10 km) |
| 88 | Srikantapur | Hizole | Kandi (10 km) |
| 89 | Tentulia | Mahalandi I | Berhampur (10 km) |
| 90 | Udaychandpur | Mahalandi Ii | Berhampur (7 km) |
| 91 | Ugura | Mahalandi Ii | Berhampur (10 km) |
| 92 | Uttar Lakshmi Narayanpur | Mahalandi Ii | Berhampur (10 km) |
Population of Kandi Subdivision
The population profile of Kandi Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kandi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,20,145 | 2,20,145 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,12,789 | 1,12,789 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,07,356 | 1,07,356 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,223 | 29,223 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,885 | 14,885 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,338 | 14,338 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,24,346 | 1,24,346 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 70,161 | 70,161 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 54,185 | 54,185 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 95,799 | 95,799 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 42,628 | 42,628 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 53,171 | 53,171 | N/A |
| Total Households | 48,963 | 48,963 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kandi Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 35,859 | 35,859 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 18,425 | 18,425 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 17,434 | 17,434 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 3,390 | 3,390 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,676 | 1,676 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,714 | 1,714 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,011 / km² | 1,011 / km² | N/A |