Bandra - Ghansaur, Seoni

Bandra is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bhaliwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandra is 496304. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.02 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Bandra 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 Bandra

As per Census 2011, Bandra village has a total population of 502 people, consisting of 261 males and 241 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 251 illiterate residents. Additionally, 479 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population502261241
Child Population (0–6 yrs)915239
Scheduled Tribes (ST)479251228
Literate Population25115596
Illiterate Population251106145

Nearby Villages of Bandra

Bandra 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)
BhaliwadaNorth1.69 km
AmodaSouth-West2.08 km
JamuniyaSouth2.26 km
JamNorth-East2.37 km
Siru KhapaSouth2.64 km
DhanpuraEast2.83 km
NidhaniSouth-East3.00 km
NichliNorth3.20 km
ChhitaparNorth-West3.69 km
PahadiNorth-East3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandra

Bandra 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 49.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Bandra is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bandra 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 Bandra

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

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

Health Facilities in Bandra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bandra 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 Bandra

Where is Bandra located?

Bandra village is located in Ghansaur Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandra is Bhaliwada.

What is the pincode of Bandra?

The pincode of Bandra is 480997.

What is the population of Bandra?

Bandra has a total population of 502, including 261 males and 241 females.

How many households are there in Bandra?

There are 103 households in Bandra.

What is the literacy rate in Bandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandra is 50.00%. Male literacy is 59.39% and female literacy is 39.83%.