Bandol - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Bandol is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Saliwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandol is 490565. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.7 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bandol

According to the 2011 Census, Bandol village had a total population of 290 people, including 149 males and 141 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.94%, with male literacy at 95.31% and female literacy at 71.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandol

Bandol 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 Bandol

Bandol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Bandol is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Bandol is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandol

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

Health Facilities in Bandol

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

FAQs about Bandol