Bhandwar

Bhandwar is a village located in Bilaspur Sadar tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 7km away from Bilaspur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Bhandwar village. As per 2009 stats, Chandpur is the gram panchayat of Bhandwar village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhandwar unique in its vibrant Bilaspur Sadar-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Bhandwar’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 Bhandwar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhandwar is 019691. The village spans a total geographical area of 28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174004. Bilaspur is nearest town to Bhandwar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhandwar 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 Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhandwar

Population of Bhandwar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandwar has a total population of about 240, with approximately 121 males and 119 females. The sex ratio is around 983 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 17 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 9 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 85.42%, with male literacy at about 90.91% and female literacy near 79.83%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhandwar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhandwar

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandwar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhandwar