Bamandiha - Bhandra, Lohardaga

Bamandiha is a village situated in the Bhandra subdivision of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandra and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Lohardaga. Baragain serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamandiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamandiha is 363199. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.35 hectares and falls under the 835302 pincode.

Bamandiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lohardaga Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bamandiha

As per Census 2011, Bamandiha village has a total population of 758 people, consisting of 386 males and 372 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 416 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 531 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population758386372
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085454
Scheduled Castes (SC)734
Scheduled Tribes (ST)531259272
Literate Population416245171
Illiterate Population342141201

Nearby Villages of Bamandiha

Bamandiha 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)
JhikoSouth-West1.33 km
BaragainNorth-West1.35 km
BiltiNorth-East2.08 km
ChankapiNorth-East2.35 km
KundoWest2.35 km
KhukhraEast2.47 km
PandriyaWest2.51 km
KanjoNorth-West2.81 km
JamgainSouth-West3.01 km
BantoliSouth-East3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamandiha

Bamandiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akashi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Lohardaga to Bamandiha is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamandiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bamandiha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bamandiha 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 Bamandiha

Where is Bamandiha located?

Bamandiha village is located in Bhandra Subdivision, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamandiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamandiha is Baragain.

What is the pincode of Bamandiha?

The pincode of Bamandiha is 835302.

What is the population of Bamandiha?

Bamandiha has a total population of 758, including 386 males and 372 females.

How many households are there in Bamandiha?

There are 168 households in Bamandiha.

What is the literacy rate in Bamandiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamandiha is 54.88%. Male literacy is 63.47% and female literacy is 45.97%.