Kandu or Kanu is a caste that has been historically associated with trading activities, confectionery (sweet-making), shop-keeping, grain-parching, etc. in India and Nepal.[1][2] One of their notable business activities is confectionery.
Sub-castes include, Madhya-deshiye, Kannaujiya, to name a few. A few surnames used by the community include, Sah, Shaw, Gupta,sahuwan. etc..
They have been associated with the states Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal (Madhesi region).[citation needed]
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