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

According to the 2011 Census, Bandha village had a total population of 2,684 people, including 1,348 males and 1,336 females, living in 636 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.06%, with male literacy at 71.18% and female literacy at 48.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 503, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 949.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bandha