Bandhona - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Bandhona is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Muska serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhona is 538868. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.59 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Bandhona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Armori Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandhona

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhona village had a total population of 336 people, including 168 males and 168 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 86.62% and female literacy at 63.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhona

Bandhona 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 Bandhona

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bandhona. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Bandhona is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Bandhona 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 Bandhona

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

Health Facilities in Bandhona

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

FAQs about Bandhona