Bhandar - Raipur, Jhalawar

Bhandar is a village situated in the Raipur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from Pirawa and around 44 km from Jhalawar. Kali Talai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandar is 105047. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.89 hectares and falls under the 326036 pincode. Pirawa is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bhandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhandar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandar village had a total population of 399 people, including 201 males and 198 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.16%, with male literacy at 67.42% and female literacy at 36.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandar

Bhandar 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 Bhandar

Bhandar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhuankheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pirawa to Bhandar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Bhandar is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandar

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

Health Facilities in Bhandar

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

FAQs about Bhandar