Bandi - Mahavan, Mathura

Bandi is a village situated in the Mahavan tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahavan and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Bandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandi is 124131. The village covers a total geographical area of 503.35 hectares and falls under the 281301 pincode. Baldeo is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bandi

As per Census 2011, Bandi village has a total population of 3,155 people, consisting of 1,703 males and 1,452 females. The village has 559 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 450 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,174 literate and 981 illiterate residents. Additionally, 364 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1551,7031,452
Child Population (0–6 yrs)450239211
Scheduled Castes (SC)364195169
Literate Population2,1741,320854
Illiterate Population981383598

Nearby Villages of Bandi

Bandi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MohanpurSouth-East1.35 km
KhanpurNorth-West1.63 km
Gulsana BadNorth-East1.84 km
JagdishpurWest2.06 km
ChholiSouth2.12 km
MuzaffarpurSouth-West2.27 km
KishanpurNorth-West2.86 km
AmirpurSouth3.25 km
AwerniSouth-East3.31 km
PachawarNorth-East3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandi

Bandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raya, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baldeo to Bandi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Bandi is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bandi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bandi 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Bandi

Where is Bandi located?

Bandi village is located in Mahavan Tehsil, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandi?

Bandi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bandi?

The pincode of Bandi is 281301.

What is the population of Bandi?

Bandi has a total population of 3,155, including 1,703 males and 1,452 females.

How many households are there in Bandi?

There are 559 households in Bandi.

What is the literacy rate in Bandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandi is 68.91%. Male literacy is 77.51% and female literacy is 58.82%.