Bandha Kundi - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Bandha Kundi is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Rati Karar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandha Kundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandha Kundi is 490923. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.06 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Bandha Kundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gadarwara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandha Kundi

According to the 2011 Census, Bandha Kundi village had a total population of 594 people, including 304 males and 290 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.88%, with male literacy at 64.18% and female literacy at 42.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandha Kundi

Bandha Kundi 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 Bandha Kundi

Bandha Kundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Bandha Kundi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Bandha Kundi is about 81 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 Bandha Kundi

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

Health Facilities in Bandha Kundi

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

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