Bandundra - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Bandundra is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 27.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Balijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandundra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandundra is 318144. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.94 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bandundra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandundra

According to the 2011 Census, Bandundra village had a total population of 582 people, including 290 males and 292 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.81%, with male literacy at 90.98% and female literacy at 84.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandundra

Bandundra 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 Bandundra

Public transport in the Bandundra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bandundra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bandundra is about 27.3 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 Bandundra

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

Health Facilities in Bandundra

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

FAQs about Bandundra