Kandi, Garhwa
Kandi is a community development block and a rural village located in the Garhwa district of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It serves as an administrative, economic and cultural centre for nearby rural settlements. The block forms part of the Palamu division.
Geography
Kandi is located at in the north-western plateau of Jharkhand. The region includes undulating terrain, low hillocks, mixed red and black soils and patches of dry tropical forest. The climate is tropical with hot summers, cool winters and monsoon rainfall from June to September.The block is bordered by Nawhatta to the north, Haidernagar to the east, Manjhiaon to the south and Bhawanathpur to the west.
History
The region historically belonged to the Magadh cultural area, later forming part of Chero chieftaincies and the Palamu estate. In the British period it fell under the Palamu district of the Bengal Presidency. After 2000, it became part of the newly created state of Jharkhand.Administration
Kandi is both a village and the headquarters of a community development block.Block structure
The block contains more than a dozen gram panchayats and around 90–95 villages. The block administration is headed by the Block Development Officer, while the village is managed by the Kandi Gram Panchayat.Demographics
According to the 2011 Census:Block population
- Total: 81,521
- Males: 42,541
- Females: 38,980
- Sex ratio: 916 females per 1,000 males
- Literacy rate: about 67%
- Children : about 13,000
Kandi village
- Population: 3,113
- Households: 535
Languages
Languages spoken include Hindi, Bhojpuri and Asuri.Economy
The economy is chiefly agricultural. Major crops include paddy, wheat, lentils, maize, oilseeds and vegetables. Livestock rearing and dairy contribute to household incomes.Kandi Bazaar serves as the main commercial area of the block. Petrol pumps and agro-supply shops support local transport and farming.