Bandh - Dhimarkheda, Katni

Bandh is a village situated in the Dhimarkheda tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhimarkheda and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Bandh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandh is 488923. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 483332 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bandh

According to the 2011 Census, Bandh village had a total population of 949 people, including 483 males and 466 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.28%, with male literacy at 88.45% and female literacy at 65.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandh

Bandh 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 Bandh

Bandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sleemanabad Rd, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Bandh is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Bandh is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandh

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

Health Facilities in Bandh

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

FAQs about Bandh