Bandwa - Jaora, Ratlam

Bandwa is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Bandwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandwa is 470124. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.06 hectares and falls under the 457118 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bandwa

As per Census 2011, Bandwa village has a total population of 1,218 people, consisting of 614 males and 604 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 694 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandwa

Bandwa 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 Bandwa

Bandwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mundalaram, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Bandwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Bandwa is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandwa

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

Health Facilities in Bandwa

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

FAQs about Bandwa