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, the sub-district code of Kandi Block (CD) is 02240. The total area of Kandi Subdivision is 218 km². Kandi has a sex ratio of approximately 951 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,20,145 people. Includes nearly 1,12,789 males and 1,07,356 females. Rural population is about 2,20,145 people.
- There are around 29,223 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 14,885 boys and 14,338 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,24,346 people. Non-literate population is around 95,799 people.
- There are nearly 48,963 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kandi Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kandi Subdivision is approximately 35,859 people, including 18,425 males and 17,434 females. Around 35,859 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kandi Subdivision is about 3,390 people, including 1,676 males and 1,714 females. Around 3,390 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,011 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,011 people per sq. km.