Indian Village Directory

Kandra Village

Kandra is an inhabited village in Ghughari Sub-district of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 493079, the Census 2011 record lists 994 people in 253 households and the reported area is 560.43 hectares. The local references include Ghughari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mandla at about 45 km.

In short:

Kandra is a village in Ghughari Sub-district, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 493079 and 994 people in 253 households.

Village Code493079
Population994
Households253
Area560.43 hectares
Nearest TownMandla

Detailed village profile

Kandra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 994 people, 560.43 hectares of reported area and Mandla as the nearest town reference for Kandra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Mandla
Sub-district Ghughari
CD Block Ghughari
  • Kandra falls under Ghughari Sub-district in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 493079.
  • The record lists 994 people living in 253 households.
  • The reported village area is 560.43 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mandla.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Kandra
Census Village Code
493079
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Mandla
District Census Code
454
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghughari
Sub-district Census Code
03644
CD Block
Ghughari
Households
253
Population
994
Male Population
484
Female Population
510
Sex Ratio
1,053.72
Area
560.43 hectares
Area
5.6 sq km
Nearest Town
Mandla
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 177.36 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.93 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.1% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 65.49% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kandra in the official administrative record. Census village code 493079 and Ghughari CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
454
Sub-district Census Code
03644
Village Census Code
493079
CD Block Code
0234
CD Block Name
Ghughari

Location and Distance

Mandla is the nearest town listed for Kandra, about 45 km away. Mandla is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghughari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Mandla
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mandla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Mandla
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
560.43 hectares
Area
5.6 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 994 people in 253 households, with 484 male residents and 510 female residents. The average household size is 3.93, and SC share is 0.1% and ST share is 65.49% for Kandra. Population density works out to about 177.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
253
Total Population
994
Male Population
484
Female Population
510
Sex Ratio
1,053.72
Average Household Size
3.93
SC Population
1
SC Male Population
1
SC Population Share
0.1
ST Population
651
ST Male Population
316
ST Female Population
335
ST Population Share
65.49
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kandra list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kandra include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kandra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kandra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kandra is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 7 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kandra show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Kudki and Makka, net sown area is 480.34 hectares and irrigated land is 5.4 hectares (1.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Dhan
Agricultural Commodities Second
Kudki
Agricultural Commodities Third
Makka
Forest Area In Hectares
49.82 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
11.18 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.54 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
480.34
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
474.94 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.4
Canals Area In Hectares
5.4 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kandra village located?

Kandra is in Ghughari Sub-district of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kandra village in?

Kandra village is in Mandla district.

Which state is Kandra village in?

Kandra village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kandra under?

Kandra comes under Ghughari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kandra?

The Census village code of Kandra is 493079.

What is the population of Kandra village?

The village record lists 994 people and 253 households for Kandra.

How many households are in Kandra village?

The village record lists 253 households for Kandra.

What is the male and female population of Kandra?

The record lists 484 male residents and 510 female residents for Kandra.

What is the sex ratio of Kandra village?

The sex ratio of Kandra is 1,053.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kandra village?

The reported geographical area of Kandra is 560.43 hectares.

What is the population density of Kandra village?

The approximate population density of Kandra is 177.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kandra?

The nearest town listed for Kandra is Mandla, about 45 km away.

How far is Kandra from the district headquarters?

Kandra is about 45 km from Mandla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kandra from the sub-district headquarters?

Kandra is about 5 km from Ghughari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kandra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kandra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kandra?

For Kandra, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Kudki and Makka, net sown area is 480.34 hectares and irrigated land is 5.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kandra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kandra.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.