Bando - Sisai, Gumla

Bando is a village situated in the Sisai subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sisai and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Bondo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bando village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bando is 375659. The village covers a total geographical area of 820.97 hectares and falls under the 835824 pincode.

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

Population of Bando

According to the 2011 Census, Bando village had a total population of 2,299 people, including 1,156 males and 1,143 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.50%, with male literacy at 61.71% and female literacy at 39.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,916.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2991,1561,143
Child Population (0–6 yrs)408208200
Scheduled Castes (SC)532
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,916964952
Literate Population955585370
Illiterate Population1,344571773

Nearby Villages of Bando

Bando 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)
GarwaliWest2.22 km
MadaNorth-East2.25 km
HesagutuSouth-East2.37 km
PatloNorth-West2.50 km
TotoNorth2.72 km
BanpurSouth-East2.85 km
SursaEast2.86 km
GageyaNorth-West3.03 km
PaliWest3.49 km
EkambaWest3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bando

Bando is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Irgaon, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Bando is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bando

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bando

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bando

Where is Bando located?

Bando village is located in Sisai Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bando?

The Gram Panchayat of Bando is Bondo.

What is the pincode of Bando?

The pincode of Bando is 835824.

What is the population of Bando?

Bando had a total population of 2,299, including 1,156 males and 1,143 females.

How many households are there in Bando?

Bando had 387 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bando?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bando was 50.50%. Male literacy was 61.71% and female literacy was 39.24%.