Bandka - Lachhmangarh, Alwar

Bandka is a village situated in the Lachhmangarh tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lachhmangarh and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Talra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandka is 073545. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 301604 pincode. Alwar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Bandka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandka

As per Census 2011, Bandka village has a total population of 941 people, consisting of 493 males and 448 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 430 literate and 511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population941493448
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1518962
Scheduled Castes (SC)894346
Scheduled Tribes (ST)573126
Literate Population430299131
Illiterate Population511194317

Nearby Villages of Bandka

Bandka 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)
NibheraWest1.39 km
MoliyaSouth-East1.73 km
SemliNorth-East1.77 km
Chak SemliNorth-West1.93 km
TajipurNorth2.15 km
RatawaliSouth-West2.33 km
KareeriyaSouth2.84 km
KainchkiEast2.85 km
BadkaWest2.85 km
LodhaheriNorth2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandka

Public transport in the Bandka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Govind Garh, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alwar to Bandka is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandka

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

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

Health Facilities in Bandka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bandka

Where is Bandka located?

Bandka village is located in Lachhmangarh Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandka?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandka is Talra.

What is the pincode of Bandka?

The pincode of Bandka is 301604.

What is the population of Bandka?

Bandka has a total population of 941, including 493 males and 448 females.

How many households are there in Bandka?

There are 136 households in Bandka.

What is the literacy rate in Bandka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandka is 45.70%. Male literacy is 60.65% and female literacy is 29.24%.