Kandar village, Srinagar tehsil | Pincode 246001

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Kandar is a village in Srinagar mandal, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, with a population of 108 across 34 households. It has a literacy rate of 81.5% and is located at 30.173°N, 78.346°E.

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LGD code: 45396
Pincode: 246001
Post office: Bus Station Pauri
Population: 108
Households: 34
Literacy rate: 81.5%
Sex ratio: 1077 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 27
Distance to district centre: 59 km
Distance to mandal centre: 69 km
Distance to Dehradun: 34 km
Distance to Delhi: 205 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Arora's Clinic · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kandar compares

By population, Kandar ranks #73 of 221 villages in Srinagar mandal.

Literacy rate

81.5%

+4.6% vs mandal average

Kandar: 81.5%
Srinagar mandal: 76.9%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,077

+34 vs mandal average

Kandar: 1,077
Srinagar mandal: 1,043

Household size

people per home

3.2

−0.9 vs mandal average

Kandar: 3.2
Srinagar mandal: 4.1

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

Kandar at a glance

Kandar is a village of 108 people in 34 households (Census 2011) in Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 73rd-largest of 221 villages in Srinagar tehsil. Literacy is 82%, 5 points above the tehsil average of 77% and the sex ratio is 1,077 women per 1,000 men. It lies 59 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 28 km from Harsoli, the nearest town, 9 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246001, served by Bus Station Pauri post office; the LGD village code is 45396. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Arora's Clinic, 5 km away. The village votes in Srinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 127 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kandar · this village	108	82%	—
Kandar · Chakrata	265	40%	0 km N
Jakhani · Kanda	403	62%	0.5 km SW
Jakhani · Pithoragarh	—	—	0.5 km SW
Jakhani · Gangolihat	0	—	0.5 km SW
Jakhani · Pauri	53	64%	0.5 km SW
Jakhani · Jakholi*	305	69%	0.5 km SW

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Key facts — Kandar

LGD code: 45396
Pincode: 246001
Post office: Bus Station Pauri
Population (Census 2011): 108
Population (projected 2026): 127
Households: 34
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1077
Literacy rate: 81.5%
Coordinates: 30.17285°N, 78.34568°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Srinagar

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

Kandar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

108

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

127

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

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: 108Census 2011
Households: 34Census 2011
Literacy rate: 81.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1077 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1272026 proj. · +17.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 402026 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 Kandar

Mandal centre

Srinagar · ≈ 69 km

≈ 2 h 22 min by car · 2 h 49 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 59 km

≈ 2 h 2 min by car · 2 h 25 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,246 people

Harsoli · ≈ 28 km

≈ 57 min by car · 1 h 7 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun34 kmcapital
Delhi205 km
Kolkata1307 km
Mumbai1351 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh9 km
Bus stopJeep stop7 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Arora's Clinic5 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India5 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil6 km
CollegeDrona's College32 km
Police stationPolice station5 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kandar

3 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Kujapuri ShrineTemple3.0 km ↗
🛕Osho Ganga DhamTemple4.7 km ↗
🛕Gujarati TempleTemple4.9 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Kandar

3 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Ayuskama Ayur Yoga SchoolSchool3.9 km ↗
🏫Rishikesh Yog NirvanaSchool5.0 km ↗
🏫Maa Yoga AshramSchool5.0 km ↗

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kandar

What is the pincode of Kandar?

The pincode of Kandar, Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246001. The post office is Bus Station Pauri.

Which post office delivers to Kandar?

Mail for Kandar is delivered through Bus Station Pauri post office, pincode 246001, in Srinagar tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kandar located?

Kandar is a village in Srinagar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Kandar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kandar village has a population of 108 across 34 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kandar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kandar in?

Kandar falls under the Srinagar assembly constituency (AC #38) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Kandar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kandar village is 81.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Kandar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kandar village is 1077 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kandar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kandar, 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 Kandar from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

Kandar is approximately 59 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 Kandar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kandar village is 45396.

Which is the nearest town to Kandar?

Harsoli (population 11,246, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 28 km from Kandar in a straight line.

How big is Kandar compared to other villages in Srinagar tehsil?

Kandar ranks 73 of 221 villages in Srinagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (108 residents).

How far is Kandar from Dehradun?

Kandar is about 34 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 44 km.

How far is Kandar from Delhi?

Kandar is about 205 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 267 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kandar?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Kandar, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kandar?

Jeep stop is the nearest bus stop to Kandar, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kandar?

Dr. Arora's Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kandar, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kandar?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Kandar, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kandar?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kandar, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Who is the MLA of Kandar?

Kandar falls under Srinagar assembly constituency (AC 38). The sitting MLA is Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kandar?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Kandar?

Within 5 km of Kandar: Ayuskama Ayur Yoga School (3.9 km), Rishikesh Yog Nirvana (5.0 km), Maa Yoga Ashram (5.0 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Kandar in 2026?

Kandar is estimated at 127 people in 2026, up about 18% from 108 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kandar in?

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

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Sources & freshness

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)