Bandra

Bandra is a village located in Kanksa subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.9km away from sub-district headquarter Kanksa. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Bandra village. As per 2009 stats, Gopalpur is the gram panchayat of Bandra village.

Here you can discover what makes Bandra unique in its vibrant Kanksa-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Bandra’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 Bandra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bandra is 318843. The village spans a total geographical area of 428.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713219. Durgapur is nearest town to Bandra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bandra 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 Durgapur Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bandra

Population of Bandra

According to the 2011 Census, Bandra has a total population of about 2,240, with approximately 1,129 males and 1,111 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 253 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,179 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 57.86%, with male literacy at about 65.54% and female literacy near 50.05%. There are around 520 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bandra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bandra

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

Nearby Villages of Bandra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bandra