Bhandar

Bhandar is a village located in Ghogha taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Ghogha (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Bhinkada is the gram panchayat of Bhandar village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhandar unique in its vibrant Ghogha-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Bhandar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhandar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhandar is 516287. The village spans a total geographical area of 470.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364060. Vartej is nearest town to Bhandar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhandar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhavnagar Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhandar

Population of Bhandar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandar has a total population of about 1,011, with approximately 530 males and 481 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 152 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.12%, with male literacy at about 70.00% and female literacy near 53.43%. There are around 176 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhandar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhandar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhandar. As per the 2011 stats, Bhandar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhandar

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhandar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhandar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhandar