Bandal

Bandal is a village located in Sarkaghat tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 81km away from district headquarter Sarkaghat. Sarkaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Bandal village. As per 2009 stats, Kot is the gram panchayat of Bandal village.

Here you can discover what makes Bandal unique in its vibrant Sarkaghat-Mandi region. You’ll see Bandal’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 Bandal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bandal is 013827. The village spans a total geographical area of 47.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175026. Sarkaghat is nearest town to Bandal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bandal 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 Dharampur 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 Bandal

Population of Bandal

According to the 2011 Census, Bandal has a total population of about 202, with approximately 91 males and 111 females. The sex ratio is around 1219 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 15 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 11 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 75.74%, with male literacy at about 78.02% and female literacy near 73.87%. There are around 60 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bandal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bandal

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

Nearby Villages of Bandal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bandal