Bandra - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Bandra is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Simaree Dhamanee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandra is 253780. The village covers a total geographical area of 35 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandra

According to the 2011 Census, Bandra village had a total population of 158 people, including 71 males and 87 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,225 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.88%, with male literacy at 72.22% and female literacy at 31.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1587187
Child Population (0–6 yrs)441727
Scheduled Castes (SC)734
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population583919
Illiterate Population1003268

Nearby Villages of Bandra

Bandra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PahaldihSouth-West0.73 km
KamdarpurNorth-West1.03 km
GomdahiSouth1.04 km
MathurapurEast1.05 km
Mohar KarmanEast1.65 km
ChainpurNorth2.01 km
Karma MoglaniSouth-East2.05 km
Parsa GaneshNorth-West2.26 km
KaramdihSouth-West2.29 km
PokhrahiSouth2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandra

Public transport in the Bandra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Bandra is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bandra is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bandra village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bandra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bandra village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bandra

Where is Bandra located?

Bandra village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandra is Simaree Dhamanee.

What is the pincode of Bandra?

The pincode of Bandra is 824302.

What is the population of Bandra?

Bandra had a total population of 158, including 71 males and 87 females.

How many households are there in Bandra?

Bandra had 24 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandra was 50.88%. Male literacy was 72.22% and female literacy was 31.67%.