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.

Bandihar has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Bandihar

Below is a concise population overview of Bandihar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bandihar village:

• The total population of Bandihar village is around 1,051, including approximately 547 males and 504 females, with a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 115 children aged 0–6 years in Bandihar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Bandihar village has 1,050 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Bandihar village is about 49.00%, with male literacy at 53.20% and female literacy at 44.44%.
• There are around 234 households in Bandihar village.

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.

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