Bandha - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Bandha is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Bandha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandha is 133752. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.33 hectares and falls under the 242307 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Tilhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandha

As per Census 2011, Bandha village has a total population of 1,122 people, consisting of 597 males and 525 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,122597525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910099
Scheduled Castes (SC)267149118
Literate Population517322195
Illiterate Population605275330

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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TaiNorth-East1.21 km
SharafuddinpurEast1.26 km
LakhohaNorth-West1.26 km
Fattepur GaisaraSouth1.28 km
Bandhi ChakSouth-West1.47 km
FaridapurNorth1.65 km
RajakpurSouth-East1.67 km
Khawaja Sarai Urf SairaiyaWest1.69 km
AliyapurSouth-West2.07 km
MauzampurNorth-East2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandha

Bandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilhar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bandha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bandha is about 27 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 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bandha

Where is Bandha located?

Bandha village is located in Tilhar Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, 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 242307.

What is the population of Bandha?

Bandha has a total population of 1,122, including 597 males and 525 females.

How many households are there in Bandha?

There are 194 households in Bandha.

What is the literacy rate in Bandha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandha is 46.08%. Male literacy is 53.94% and female literacy is 37.14%.