Bandha - Bikaner

Bandha is a village situated in the Bikaner tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from Bikaner, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Molaniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandha is 069064. The village covers a total geographical area of 2839 hectares and falls under the 334202 pincode. Bikaner is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Bandha

According to the 2011 Census, Bandha village had a total population of 1,128 people, including 588 males and 540 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.44%, with male literacy at 60.00% and female literacy at 40.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandha

Bandha 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 Bandha

Bandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamanwali Halt, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikaner to Bandha is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandha

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

Health Facilities in Bandha

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

FAQs about Bandha