Bhandewara - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Bhandewara is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Karchhana and around 31 km from Allahabad. Bhandewara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandewara is 162504. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.9 hectares and falls under the 212307 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bhandewara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandewara village had a total population of 1,844 people, including 969 males and 875 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.18%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 60.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandewara

Bhandewara 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 Bhandewara

Bhandewara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bheerpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Bhandewara is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Bhandewara is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandewara

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

Health Facilities in Bhandewara

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

FAQs about Bhandewara