Bandana - Mainpat, Surguja

Bandana is a village situated in the Mainpat tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narbadapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Bandana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandana is 433562. The village covers a total geographical area of 6612.02 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bandana

According to the 2011 Census, Bandana village had a total population of 3,327 people, including 1,659 males and 1,668 females, living in 731 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.23%, with male literacy at 52.34% and female literacy at 38.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,683.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandana

Bandana 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 Bandana

Bandana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Bandana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Bandana is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandana

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

Health Facilities in Bandana

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

FAQs about Bandana