Bandha - Warisaliganj, Nawada

Bandha is a village situated in the Warisaliganj subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warisaliganj and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Dosut serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandha is 257621. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 805130 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bandha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bandha

As per Census 2011, Bandha village has a total population of 2,260 people, consisting of 1,204 males and 1,056 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,181 literate and 1,079 illiterate residents. Additionally, 576 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bandha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2601,2041,056
Child Population (0–6 yrs)393218175
Scheduled Castes (SC)576293283
Literate Population1,181711470
Illiterate Population1,079493586

Nearby Villages of Bandha

Bandha 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)
KathokariSouth-East1.22 km
GaruaNorth-East1.40 km
MaiWest1.48 km
BegrajpurNorth1.56 km
KhairaSouth-West1.69 km
MaheshpurEast2.08 km
MasudaNorth-West2.19 km
RaikarSouth-East2.20 km
AbdalpurSouth-West2.98 km
MosimaNorth3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandha

Bandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghi Bardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Bandha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Bandha is about 18 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 Bandha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bandha 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 Bandha

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

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

FAQs about Bandha

Where is Bandha located?

Bandha village is located in Warisaliganj Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandha is Dosut.

What is the pincode of Bandha?

The pincode of Bandha is 805130.

What is the population of Bandha?

Bandha has a total population of 2,260, including 1,204 males and 1,056 females.

How many households are there in Bandha?

There are 337 households in Bandha.

What is the literacy rate in Bandha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandha is 52.26%. Male literacy is 59.05% and female literacy is 44.51%.