Bandapal - Aamabeda, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bandapal is a village situated in the Aamabeda tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 78 km from Antagarh and around 158 km from Kanker. Bandapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandapal is 448150. The village covers a total geographical area of 717.76 hectares and falls under the 494661 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Bandapal

According to the 2011 Census, Bandapal village had a total population of 465 people, including 254 males and 211 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.74%, with male literacy at 56.74% and female literacy at 31.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 427.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandapal

Bandapal 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 Bandapal

Public transport in the Bandapal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Bandapal is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bandapal is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandapal

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

Health Facilities in Bandapal

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

FAQs about Bandapal