Bandh - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Bandh is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 38.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dheka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandh is 316709. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.31 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bandh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bandh

According to the 2011 Census, Bandh village had a total population of 449 people, including 245 males and 204 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.10%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 70.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandh

Bandh 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 Bandh

Bandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Bandh is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bandh is about 38.4 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 Bandh

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

Health Facilities in Bandh

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

FAQs about Bandh