Bhandra

Bhandra is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Bandgaon is the gram panchayat of Bhandra village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhandra unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Bhandra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhandra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhandra is 377130. The village spans a total geographical area of 108.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835216. Bandgaon is nearest town to Bhandra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhandra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhandra

Population of Bhandra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandra has a total population of about 245, with approximately 129 males and 116 females. The sex ratio is around 899 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 245. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.08%, with male literacy at about 58.14% and female literacy near 28.45%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhandra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhandra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhandra. As per the 2011 stats, Bhandra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhandra

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhandra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhandra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhandra