Bandha Village - Ramgarh, Jaisalmer

Bandha is a village situated in the Ramgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 80 km from Jaisalmer and around 80 km from Jaisalmer. Bandha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandha is 085834. The village covers a total geographical area of 38534 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 80 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 Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barmer Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandha

As per Census 2011, Bandha village has a total population of 1,340 people, consisting of 720 males and 620 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 581 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 474 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 544 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,340 720 620
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 318 170 148
Scheduled Castes (SC) 474 255 219
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 544 277 267
Literate Population 581 417 164
Illiterate Population 759 303 456

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Alam Ka GaonSouth-East11.74 km
DrablaparNorth-East12.67 km
KhuiyalaEast14.92 km
SiyambarSouth-East15.04 km
EkalparNorth-East15.38 km
MeerwalaSouth-West15.65 km
AasutarWest16.31 km
Kohriya Ka GaonEast18.01 km
Marakh Ki DhaniSouth-East19.11 km
Ratan Ka GaonEast20.08 km

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 Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Bandha is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Bandha

Where is Bandha located?

Bandha village is located in Ramgarh Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandha?

Bandha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bandha?

The pincode of Bandha is 345001.

What is the population of Bandha?

Bandha has a total population of 1,340, including 720 males and 620 females.

How many households are there in Bandha?

There are 233 households in Bandha.

What is the literacy rate in Bandha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandha is 43.36%. Male literacy is 57.92% and female literacy is 26.45%.