Kandu

'Kanu' or Kandu is a caste that has been historically associated with trading activities-- sweet-making, shop-keeping, grain-parching, etc. in India and Nepal.^[1][2] One of their notable business activities is confectionery.

Religions	Islam • Hinduism
Country	India •   Nepal
Original state	Bihar  • Jharkhand • West Bengal • Uttar Pradesh • Purvanchal area of Uttar pradesh Madhesi region

They have been associated with the states Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Purvanchal area of Uttar pradesh and Nepal (Madhesi region).^{[citation needed]}

Present condition in India

The community has been given the status of OBC at the all India level and BC-I in the state of Bihar for reservation purposes. ^[3] Their population in Bihar (as per the caste survey of 2023) is around 2.21%.^[4] When it comes to political representation in Bihar and elsewhere, the community is not adequately represented. Given their population size and social standing, the community has been demanding political representation on a large scale.^{[citation needed]}