Bindi Dih - Silao, Nalanda

Bindi Dih is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Gorma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bindi Dih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bindi Dih is 245095. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 803115 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bindi Dih

As per Census 2011, Bindi Dih village has a total population of 2,843 people, consisting of 1,501 males and 1,342 females. The village has 415 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 531 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,648 literate and 1,195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 722 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bindi Dih are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8431,5011,342
Child Population (0–6 yrs)531299232
Scheduled Castes (SC)722371351
Literate Population1,648973675
Illiterate Population1,195528667

Nearby Villages of Bindi Dih

Bindi Dih 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)
Kamal BighaSouth-West1.63 km
GormaEast1.75 km
KariannaNorth-West1.80 km
ChandimanSouth-East1.86 km
BhagwanpurNorth-East2.28 km
NananNorth2.51 km
KasuchakSouth-East2.64 km
BalaurSouth2.72 km
Daria SaraiSouth-East2.81 km
DharampuraSouth-West2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bindi Dih

Bindi Dih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marahra, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Bindi Dih is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Bindi Dih 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 Bindi Dih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bindi Dih

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 Dih village are given below:

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

FAQs about Bindi Dih

Where is Bindi Dih located?

Bindi Dih village is located in Silao Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bindi Dih?

The Gram Panchayat of Bindi Dih is Gorma.

What is the pincode of Bindi Dih?

The pincode of Bindi Dih is 803115.

What is the population of Bindi Dih?

Bindi Dih has a total population of 2,843, including 1,501 males and 1,342 females.

How many households are there in Bindi Dih?

There are 415 households in Bindi Dih.

What is the literacy rate in Bindi Dih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bindi Dih is 57.97%. Male literacy is 64.82% and female literacy is 50.30%.