Bandarkho - Shivpur, Narmadapuram

Bandarkho is a village situated in the Shivpur tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from Seoni Malwa and around 74 km from Hoshangabad. Ghana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandarkho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandarkho is 487167. The village covers a total geographical area of 757.87 hectares and falls under the 461228 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Bandarkho

As per Census 2011, Bandarkho village has a total population of 664 people, consisting of 349 males and 315 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 380 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population664349315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1034756
Scheduled Castes (SC)282156126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)380192188
Literate Population374244130
Illiterate Population290105185

Nearby Villages of Bandarkho

Bandarkho 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)
GurajghatNorth-East2.35 km
GhanaEast2.53 km
BhadugaonWest2.59 km
LiladiyaNorth-West2.84 km
ParaswadaNorth3.10 km
GangiyaSouth-East3.30 km
TemagaonSouth-West3.60 km
UskalliSouth4.17 km
RanipurNorth-East4.35 km
ChoukimafiNorth-West4.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandarkho

Bandarkho 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 Chhidgaon, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malwa to Bandarkho is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Bandarkho is about 74 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 Bandarkho

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

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

Health Facilities in Bandarkho

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bandarkho

Where is Bandarkho located?

Bandarkho village is located in Shivpur Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandarkho?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandarkho is Ghana.

What is the pincode of Bandarkho?

The pincode of Bandarkho is 461228.

What is the population of Bandarkho?

Bandarkho has a total population of 664, including 349 males and 315 females.

How many households are there in Bandarkho?

There are 122 households in Bandarkho.

What is the literacy rate in Bandarkho?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandarkho is 56.33%. Male literacy is 69.91% and female literacy is 41.27%.