Bandi - Yelbarga, Koppal

Bandi is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Bandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandi is 601240. The village covers a total geographical area of 1030.7 hectares and falls under the 583288 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yelburga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandi

According to the 2011 Census, Bandi village had a total population of 2,429 people, including 1,255 males and 1,174 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.61%, with male literacy at 83.92% and female literacy at 60.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandi

Bandi 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 Bandi

Bandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Bandi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Bandi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandi

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

Health Facilities in Bandi

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

FAQs about Bandi