Bandhara - Gadraroad, Barmer

Bandhara is a village situated in the Gadraroad tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 100 km from Sheo and around 142 km from Barmer. Bandhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhara is 086664. The village covers a total geographical area of 8847 hectares and falls under the 344011 pincode. Barmer is the nearest town, located about 142 km away.

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 Sheo Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barmer Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandhara

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhara village had a total population of 1,971 people, including 1,126 males and 845 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 750 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.63%, with male literacy at 62.91% and female literacy at 24.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 594.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bandhara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bandhara. The nearest railway station is Gadra Road, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barmer to Bandhara is about 142 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.1 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:

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:

FAQs about Bandhara