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

As per Census 2011, Bhandar village has a total population of 399 people, consisting of 201 males and 198 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 181 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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