Bandalkona Village Overview
Bandalkona is a village in Betasing tehsil of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It lies about 14 km from Betasing tehsil headquarters and around 59 km from Tura district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Bandalkona village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandalkona is 273770. Betasing is the nearest town.
Location Map of Bandalkona
Population & Demographics of Bandalkona
This section provides population and demographic details of Bandalkona village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 517 | 251 | 266 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 92 | 45 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 484 | 235 | 249 |
| Literate Population | 373 | 180 | 193 |
| Illiterate Population | 144 | 71 | 73 |
Key population details of Bandalkona village are given below:
- Bandalkona village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 517, including approximately 251 males and 266 females, with a sex ratio of 1059 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 484 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bandalkona village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.15%.
- There are around 84 households in Bandalkona village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bandalkona
Transport facilities help residents of Bandalkona village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bandalkona
The following villages are located close to Bandalkona and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bandalkona
- Where is Bandalkona located?
- Bandalkona village is located in Betasing Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
- What is the pincode of Bandalkona?
- The pincode of Bandalkona is 794115.
- What is the population of Bandalkona?
- Bandalkona has a total population of 517, including 251 males and 266 females.
- How many households are there in Bandalkona?
- There are 84 households in Bandalkona.
- What is the literacy rate in Bandalkona?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandalkona is 72.15%. Male literacy is 71.71% and female literacy is 72.56%.