Bandam - Ghansaur, Seoni

Bandam is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bandam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandam is 496292. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.97 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bandam

According to the 2011 Census, Bandam village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 543 males and 501 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 69.83% and female literacy at 55.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 785.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandam

Bandam 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 Bandam

Bandam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Bandam is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bandam is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandam

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

Health Facilities in Bandam

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

FAQs about Bandam