Kandi village, Jakhanikhal tehsil | Pincode 246123

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LGD code: 47229
Pincode: 246123
Post office: Chipalghat (A)
Population: 165
Households: 46
Literacy rate: 63.6%
Sex ratio: 1578 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 68
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 86 km
Distance to Delhi: 206 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 28 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Toli Dudharkhal Government Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kandi compares

By population, Kandi ranks #42 of 99 villages in Jakhanikhal mandal.

Literacy rate

63.6%

−3.5% vs mandal average

Kandi: 63.6%
Jakhanikhal mandal: 67.1%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,578

+400 vs mandal average

Kandi: 1,578
Jakhanikhal mandal: 1,178

Household size

people per home

3.6

−0.5 vs mandal average

Kandi: 3.6
Jakhanikhal mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kandi at a glance

Kandi is a village of 165 people in 46 households (Census 2011) in Jakhanikhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 42nd-largest of 99 villages in Jakhanikhal tehsil. Literacy is 64%, 3 points below the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 1,578 women per 1,000 men. It lies 16 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 20 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 28 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246123, served by Chipalghat (A) post office; the LGD village code is 47229. The nearest hospital or health centre is Toli Dudharkhal Government Hospital, 3 km away. The village votes in Chaubattakhal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Satpal Maharaj. The population is estimated at 195 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kandi · this village	165	64%	—
Thalda · Satpuli	175	65%	0.9 km NW
Thalda · Lansdowne	142	74%	0.9 km NW
Dyodi · Lansdowne	27	93%	1.1 km N
Bagi · Jakhanikhal	261	54%	1.1 km N
Bijoli · Lansdowne	121	68%	1.1 km N
Pali · Lansdowne	209	74%	1.1 km N

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Key facts — Kandi

LGD code: 47229
Pincode: 246123
Post office: Chipalghat (A)
Population (Census 2011): 165
Population (projected 2026): 195
Households: 46
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1578
Literacy rate: 63.6%
Coordinates: 29.87829°N, 78.76642°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chaubattakhal
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Satpal Maharaj
Block / Mandal: Jakhanikhal

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Pauri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Kandi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

165

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

195

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 165Census 2011
Households: 46Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1578 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1952026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 542026 projection
Active job cards: 79,910MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,438MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pauri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Kandi

Mandal centre

Jakhanikhal · ≈ 1.6 km

≈ 3 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 16 km

≈ 32 min by car · 38 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 49 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun86 kmcapital
Delhi206 km
Kolkata1255 km
Mumbai1340 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara28 km
Bus stopRatkot24 km
Hospital / PHCToli Dudharkhal Government Hospital3 km
ATM / bankPolytechnic SBI ATM38 km
Petrol pumpIoc32 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry30 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station50 km

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People often ask about Kandi

What is the pincode of Kandi?

The pincode of Kandi, Jakhanikhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246123. The post office is Chipalghat (A).

Which post office delivers to Kandi?

Mail for Kandi is delivered through Chipalghat (A) post office, pincode 246123, in Jakhanikhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kandi located?

Kandi is a village in Jakhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Kandi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kandi village has a population of 165 across 46 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kandi in?

Kandi falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kandi in?

Kandi falls under the Chaubattakhal assembly constituency (AC #39) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kandi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kandi village is 63.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Kandi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kandi village is 1578 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kandi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kandi, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kandi from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

Kandi is approximately 16 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pauri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kandi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kandi village is 47229.

Which is the nearest town to Kandi?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Kandi in a straight line.

How big is Kandi compared to other villages in Jakhanikhal tehsil?

Kandi ranks 42 of 99 villages in Jakhanikhal tehsil by Census 2011 population (165 residents).

How far is Kandi from Dehradun?

Kandi is about 86 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 112 km.

How far is Kandi from Delhi?

Kandi is about 206 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 268 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kandi?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Kandi, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kandi?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Kandi, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kandi?

Toli Dudharkhal Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kandi, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kandi?

Polytechnic SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Kandi, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 50 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kandi?

Ioc is the nearest petrol pump to Kandi, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Who is the MLA of Kandi?

Kandi falls under Chaubattakhal assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Satpal Maharaj (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kandi?

Kandi is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Kandi in 2026?

Kandi is estimated at 195 people in 2026, up about 18% from 165 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kandi in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Kandi in Pauri Garhwal district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)