Bandeli - Keolari, Seoni

Bandeli is a village situated in the Keolari tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keolari and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bandeli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandeli is 496570. The village covers a total geographical area of 615.77 hectares and falls under the 480994 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Bandeli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bandeli

As per Census 2011, Bandeli village has a total population of 1,447 people, consisting of 734 males and 713 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 846 literate and 601 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 572 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,447734713
Child Population (0–6 yrs)206103103
Scheduled Castes (SC)633033
Scheduled Tribes (ST)572278294
Literate Population846500346
Illiterate Population601234367

Nearby Villages of Bandeli

Bandeli 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)
GharghodiNorth2.07 km
ChargaonNorth-East2.09 km
Bamhani KhedaSouth-East2.39 km
DobhSouth2.45 km
GhursarSouth-West2.74 km
SahajpuriEast2.88 km
AharwaraEast3.74 km
SiroliSouth-East4.30 km
MalaraSouth-West4.72 km
RamkhairiNorth-West5.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandeli

Bandeli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Keolari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Nainpur to Bandeli is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bandeli is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandeli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bandeli

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

Where is Bandeli located?

Bandeli village is located in Keolari Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandeli?

Bandeli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bandeli?

The pincode of Bandeli is 480994.

What is the population of Bandeli?

Bandeli has a total population of 1,447, including 734 males and 713 females.

How many households are there in Bandeli?

There are 331 households in Bandeli.

What is the literacy rate in Bandeli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandeli is 58.47%. Male literacy is 68.12% and female literacy is 48.53%.