Bandera - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Bandera is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Bandera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandera is 477010. The village covers a total geographical area of 653.65 hectares and falls under the 451224 pincode. Maheshwar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bandera

According to the 2011 Census, Bandera village had a total population of 1,917 people, including 999 males and 918 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.74%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 58.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandera

Bandera 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 Bandera

Bandera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barwaha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maheshwar to Bandera is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Bandera is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandera

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

Health Facilities in Bandera

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

FAQs about Bandera