Bandihar

Bandihar is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.6km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Bandihar village. As per 2009 stats, Harsura is the gram panchayat of Bandihar village.

Here you can discover what makes Bandihar unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bandihar’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 Bandihar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bandihar is 311471. The village spans a total geographical area of 191.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Gangarampur is nearest town to Bandihar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Bandihar

Population of Bandihar

According to the 2011 Census, Bandihar has a total population of about 1,051, with approximately 547 males and 504 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 115 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,050. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.00%, with male literacy at about 53.20% and female literacy near 44.44%. There are around 234 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bandihar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bandihar

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

Nearby Villages of Bandihar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bandihar