Bandha - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Bandha is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Bandha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandha is 438524. The village covers a total geographical area of 534.9 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bandha

As per Census 2011, Bandha village has a total population of 2,684 people, consisting of 1,348 males and 1,336 females. The village has 636 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 458 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,337 literate and 1,347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 503 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 949 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6841,3481,336
Child Population (0–6 yrs)458210248
Scheduled Castes (SC)503268235
Scheduled Tribes (ST)949455494
Literate Population1,337810527
Illiterate Population1,347538809

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)
BoirparaNorth1.49 km
Harna ChakaSouth-East1.58 km
GainjiWest1.82 km
DewarhatNorth-East1.88 km
MudiaSouth-West1.98 km
SurethaNorth2.04 km
KhursiSouth2.35 km
BijarakapakalaNorth-West2.94 km
Mohtara KurmiEast3.10 km
PiparkhuntaNorth-East3.26 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 Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Bandha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Bandha is about 57 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 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bandha

Where is Bandha located?

Bandha village is located in Takhatpur Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandha?

Bandha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bandha?

The pincode of Bandha is 495115.

What is the population of Bandha?

Bandha has a total population of 2,684, including 1,348 males and 1,336 females.

How many households are there in Bandha?

There are 636 households in Bandha.

What is the literacy rate in Bandha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandha is 49.81%. Male literacy is 60.09% and female literacy is 39.45%.