Bhandarki - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Bhandarki is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 90 km from Tehri and around 90 km from New Tehri. Bhandarkee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandarki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandarki is 043762. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.69 hectares and falls under the 249132 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Bhandarki

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandarki village had a total population of 366 people, including 186 males and 180 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.95%, with male literacy at 89.82% and female literacy at 70.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandarki

Bhandarki 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 Bhandarki

Bhandarki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Bhandarki is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bhandarki is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandarki

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

Health Facilities in Bhandarki

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

FAQs about Bhandarki