Bandea - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Bandea is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Solhanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandea village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandea is 260512. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bandea

According to the 2011 Census, Bandea village had a total population of 2,715 people, including 1,393 males and 1,322 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.70%, with male literacy at 78.97% and female literacy at 53.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 693.

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 Population2,7151,3931,322
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502266236
Scheduled Castes (SC)693344349
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,476890586
Illiterate Population1,239503736

Nearby Villages of Bandea

Bandea 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)
AmarpurEast0.97 km
MahmadpurNorth-West1.42 km
Moghal BighaSouth1.58 km
KachnawanSouth-West1.67 km
KankariaNorth-West1.85 km
GazipurNorth-West2.68 km
Raja BighaSouth-West2.68 km
IsmailpurWest2.73 km
KumardihNorth2.80 km
SewatiWest2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandea

Bandea is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Makhdumpur Gaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Bandea is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Bandea is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandea

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bandea

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bandea

Where is Bandea located?

Bandea village is located in Makhdumpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bandea?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandea is Solhanda.

What is the pincode of Bandea?

The pincode of Bandea is 804422.

What is the population of Bandea?

Bandea had a total population of 2,715, including 1,393 males and 1,322 females.

How many households are there in Bandea?

Bandea had 400 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bandea?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandea was 66.70%. Male literacy was 78.97% and female literacy was 53.96%.