Bandora - Kurwai, Vidisha

Bandora is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Basoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandora is 480927. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.9 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bandora

According to the 2011 Census, Bandora village had a total population of 262 people, including 141 males and 121 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.73%, with male literacy at 83.62% and female literacy at 60.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population262141121
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422517
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442123
Literate Population1609763
Illiterate Population1024458

Nearby Villages of Bandora

Bandora 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)
DhimroliNorth-East1.31 km
HansalkhediSouth-West1.65 km
MahootaNorth-West1.68 km
PatkuiSouth2.59 km
ManmatiEast2.79 km
SargoliSouth-East2.80 km
Mudra MalhargarhNorth2.83 km
KachhauaSouth-West3.00 km
AkhaiSouth3.26 km
HansuaNorth-East3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandora

Bandora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Semarkheri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Bandora is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Bandora is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bandora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bandora 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Bandora

Where is Bandora located?

Bandora village is located in Kurwai Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bandora?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandora is Basoda.

What is the pincode of Bandora?

The pincode of Bandora is 464224.

What is the population of Bandora?

Bandora had a total population of 262, including 141 males and 121 females.

How many households are there in Bandora?

Bandora had 47 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bandora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandora was 72.73%. Male literacy was 83.62% and female literacy was 60.58%.