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Kandai

Dewal tehsil
Pincode 246427
Area 180 ha
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Kandai is a revenue village in Dewal tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 482 in 108 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

482 souls. 108 homes.

Dewal tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.

482
Population
108
Households
81.1%
Literacy
1,087
Sex ratio
180 ha
Total area
269
Workforce
LGD 41745Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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Nearest mandi prices
  • Bottle gourd₹1,500Chamoli APMC · 30 Oct 2026
  • Potato₹1,600Chamoli APMC · 30 Oct 2026
  • Cauliflower₹3,000Chamoli APMC · 28 Oct 2026
₹/quintal (modal). Latest reports from markets in Chamoli district. These are wholesale mandi prices, not the price in Kandai.All markets →
In context · Census 2011 · LGD

Kandai at a glance

Kandai is one of the larger villages of Dewal tehsil — 18th of 78 by population, with 482 people in 108 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 81.1%, level with Chamoli district's 80.9% (Dewal tehsil: 80.8%), while the sex ratio was 1,087 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,072. It falls under Kandai gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 246427. The village covers 180 hectares — about 1.8 km², or roughly 268 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Tharali assembly constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.

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LGD village code41745
Census 2011 code41745
Gram panchayatKandai · LGD 22157
Pincode246427
TehsilDewal · LGD 6347
DistrictChamoli
Male / Female231 / 251 · Census 2011
Area180 ha · Census 2011
Lok SabhaGarhwal · Anil Baluni (BJP)
AssemblyTharali · Bhupal Ram Tamta (BJP)

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026Report a correction

Development block
Dewal Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30

Gram panchayat

Kandai is in the Kandai gram panchayat.

Other villages in Kandai

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Kandai compares

By population, Kandai ranks #18 of 78 inhabited villages in Dewal tehsil.

Literacy rate%
81.1%
+0.3% vs Dewal tehsil average
Kandai
81.1%
Dewal tehsil
80.8%
Chamoli district
80.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,087
+28 vs Dewal tehsil average
Kandai
1,087
Dewal tehsil
1,059
Chamoli district
1,072
Household sizepeople per home
4.5
−0.1 vs Dewal tehsil average
Kandai
4.5
Dewal tehsil
4.6
Chamoli district
4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

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What Kandai had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 2 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Key facts — Kandai

LGD village code41745
Pincode246427
Population (Census 2011)482
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 570 · +18.9% · estimate, not a census count
Households108
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 130 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy81.1%
Sex ratio1,087 ♀/1000♂
Workers269
Block / TehsilDewal

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026Report a correction

Same pincode

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Then & Now

Kandai — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
482
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 570
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
108
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 130
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Uttarakhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+18.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
482Census 2011
Male / female
231 / 251
Households
108
People per home
4.5
Education
Literacy rate
81.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
269
Work participation
55.8%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

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NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Chamoli district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Chamoli district, not figures for Kandai.

Sex ratio at birth
1,026 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
90.5%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
99.5%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
87.6%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Children vaccinated
85.0%
Children age 12–23 months fully vaccinated (card or mother's recall)
Anaemia (women)
41.8%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
73.9%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
34.1%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
94.4%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
37.4%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
71.1%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Chamoli district

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These are district-level figures for Chamoli district, not figures for Kandai.

PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Approximate location

Kandai on the map

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Kandai · 30.0842° N, 79.6634° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaGarhwal · Anil Baluni (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyTharali (SC) · Bhupal Ram Tamta (BJP), MLA since 2022

Estimated: 100% of the 13 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.

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Essential services & places near Kandai

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Banks, ATMs & post offices339 in Chamoli district

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Hospitals & clinics113 in Chamoli district

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Schools & anganwadis12 in Chamoli district

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Colleges & universities2 in Chamoli district

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Police & fire stations2 in Chamoli district

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Government offices6 in Chamoli district

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Temples68 in Chamoli district

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Churches1 in Chamoli district

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Other places of worship22 in Chamoli district

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Transport27 in Chamoli district

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Community places1 in Chamoli district

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FAQ

People often ask about Kandai

  1. Where is Kandai located?

    Kandai is a village in Dewal tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

  2. Which district is Kandai in?

    Kandai is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Kandai belong to?

    Kandai comes under the Kandai gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Kandai?

    The pincode of Kandai, Dewal, Chamoli is 246427.

  5. What is the population of Kandai?

    As per the 2011 Census, Kandai had a population of 482 (231 males and 251 females).

  6. How many households are there in Kandai?

    Kandai had 108 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Kandai?

    Kandai covers about 180 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Kandai?

    The literacy rate of Kandai was 81.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Kandai?

    Kandai had 1,087 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kandai in?

    Kandai is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Kandai?

    Anil Baluni (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kandai, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Kandai in?

    Kandai is in the Tharali assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Kandai?

    Bhupal Ram Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Tharali assembly seat, which includes Kandai, in 2022.

  14. Which development block is Kandai in?

    Kandai is in the Dewal development block (Local Government Directory).

  15. What is the LGD code of Kandai?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kandai is 41745 and its Census 2011 village code is 41745.

  16. Which villages are near Kandai?

    Villages near Kandai include Malla (within ~15 km), Bank (within ~15 km), Ghes (within ~15 km), Tajpur (within ~15 km), Mundoli (within ~15 km).

  17. What is the population of Kandai in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Kandai's Census 2011 population of 482 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 570 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  18. Who is the sarpanch of Kandai?

    The sarpanch of Kandai has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Mandi prices · Chamoli

Latest reports from markets in Chamoli district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 30 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Bottle gourdChamoli APMC1,5001,5001,50030 Oct 2026
PotatoChamoli APMC1,6001,6001,60030 Oct 2026
Cauliflower · CauliflowerChamoli APMC3,0003,0003,00028 Oct 2026
OnionChamoli APMC2,8002,8002,80028 Oct 2026
TomatoChamoli APMC2,5002,5002,50028 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kandai's shops. Best mandi price near Kandai →

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Nearby villages
Mallawithin ~15 km
Bankwithin ~15 km
Gheswithin ~15 km
Tajpurwithin ~15 km
Mundoliwithin ~15 km
Naldhurawithin ~15 km

Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).

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Helplines

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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