Bhandra - Patratu, Ramgarh

Bhandra is a village situated in the Patratu subdivision of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patratu and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ramgarh. Kurse serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandra is 368976. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.67 hectares and falls under the 829143 pincode.

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

Population of Bhandra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandra village had a total population of 370 people, including 192 males and 178 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.21%, with male literacy at 80.25% and female literacy at 57.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandra

Bhandra 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 Bhandra

Bhandra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhurkunda, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramgarh to Bhandra is about 25 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 Bhandra

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

Health Facilities in Bhandra

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

FAQs about Bhandra