Bandaitand - Dhanwar, Giridih

Bandaitand is a village situated in the Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanwar and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Siramdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandaitand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandaitand is 351134. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 825412 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Bandaitand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandaitand

According to the 2011 Census, Bandaitand village had a total population of 468 people, including 240 males and 228 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.24%, with male literacy at 72.68% and female literacy at 53.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandaitand

Bandaitand 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 Bandaitand

Bandaitand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaube, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Bandaitand is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandaitand

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

Health Facilities in Bandaitand

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

FAQs about Bandaitand