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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bandaitand village has a total population of 468 people, consisting of 240 males and 228 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bandaitand are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population468240228
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794633
Scheduled Castes (SC)1015150
Literate Population246141105
Illiterate Population22299123

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SakhaitandNorth1.08 km
TatoSouth-West1.45 km
JhanjhSouth1.52 km
KhartiSouth-West2.09 km
MurnaNorth-East2.11 km
DabriSouth-East2.13 km
NawadaSouth2.25 km
BenusaranWest2.26 km
SirmatanrSouth-East2.60 km
KatariatandNorth2.99 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bandaitand

Where is Bandaitand located?

Bandaitand village is located in Dhanwar Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandaitand?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandaitand is Siramdih.

What is the pincode of Bandaitand?

The pincode of Bandaitand is 825412.

What is the population of Bandaitand?

Bandaitand has a total population of 468, including 240 males and 228 females.

How many households are there in Bandaitand?

There are 63 households in Bandaitand.

What is the literacy rate in Bandaitand?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandaitand is 52.56%. Male literacy is 58.75% and female literacy is 46.05%.