Bhandia

Bhandia is a village located in Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.7km away from sub-district headquarter Taldangra. Bankura is the district headquarter of Bhandia village. As per 2009 stats, Khalgram is the gram panchayat of Bhandia village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhandia unique in its vibrant Taldangra-Bankura region. You’ll see Bhandia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhandia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhandia is 328611. The village spans a total geographical area of 95.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722152. Bankura is nearest town to Bhandia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhandia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhandia

Population of Bhandia

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandia has a total population of about 370, with approximately 200 males and 170 females. The sex ratio is around 850 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 34 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.27%, with male literacy at about 89.00% and female literacy near 70.00%. There are around 77 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhandia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhandia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhandia. As per the 2011 stats, Bhandia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhandia

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhandia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhandia.

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