Bandhani - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Bandhani is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Bandhani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhani is 493957. The village covers a total geographical area of 677 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bandhani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bandhani

As per Census 2011, Bandhani village has a total population of 834 people, consisting of 404 males and 430 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 469 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 610 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population834404430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1116051
Scheduled Castes (SC)1124765
Scheduled Tribes (ST)610296314
Literate Population469256213
Illiterate Population365148217

Nearby Villages of Bandhani

Bandhani 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)
ChurkaNorth-East1.12 km
KhapaNorth-West2.44 km
PetdeoriEast2.67 km
DularaSouth-East3.78 km
JawahargaonSouth-East3.79 km
JungawadaEast3.99 km
JamuniyaNorth4.05 km
Bori RaiyatwariSouth4.70 km
Gadha DaryawSouth-West4.80 km
SurlaNorth-West4.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandhani

Bandhani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chourai, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 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 Amarwara to Bandhani is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Bandhani is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhani

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

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

Health Facilities in Bandhani

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

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

FAQs about Bandhani

Where is Bandhani located?

Bandhani village is located in Amarwara Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandhani?

Bandhani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bandhani?

The pincode of Bandhani is 480221.

What is the population of Bandhani?

Bandhani has a total population of 834, including 404 males and 430 females.

How many households are there in Bandhani?

There are 175 households in Bandhani.

What is the literacy rate in Bandhani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandhani is 56.24%. Male literacy is 63.37% and female literacy is 49.53%.