Bandhara - Akot, Akola
Bandhara is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Popatkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhara is 529742. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode.
Bandhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bandhara
Bandhara 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Popatkhed | West | 1.43 km |
| Gajipur | East | 2.73 km |
| Malkapur Bhil | West | 3.15 km |
| Ambadi | South-East | 3.30 km |
| Dahikhel Futkar | South-West | 3.32 km |
| Bhilkhed | East | 3.47 km |
| Zingapur | North-East | 3.73 km |
| Rajura | South-East | 4.11 km |
| Malakapur Gound | West | 4.15 km |
| Menghat | North-East | 4.20 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bandhara
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bandhara. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Akola to Bandhara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bandhara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bandhara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Bandhara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bandhara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bandhara
Where is Bandhara located?
Bandhara village is located in Akot Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bandhara?
The Gram Panchayat of Bandhara is Popatkhed.
What is the pincode of Bandhara?
The pincode of Bandhara is 444101.