Bhandar - Bani, Kathua

Bhandar is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 194 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Bandhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandar is 001774. The village covers a total geographical area of 1568 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bhandar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandar village had a total population of 1,732 people, including 909 males and 823 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.41%, with male literacy at 66.04% and female literacy at 28.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandar

Bhandar 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 Bhandar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhandar. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Bhandar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Bhandar is about 194 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandar

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

Health Facilities in Bhandar

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

FAQs about Bhandar