Bindi - Kharagpur, Munger

Bindi is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Kaudiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bindi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bindi is 242977. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bindi

According to the 2011 Census, Bindi village had a total population of 54 people, including 27 males and 27 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.33%, with male literacy at 70.83% and female literacy at 45.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Bindi

Bindi 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bindi

Bindi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Bindi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Bindi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bindi

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

Health Facilities in Bindi

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

FAQs about Bindi