Bhandani

Bhandani is a village located in Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.5km away from sub-district headquarter Dhupguri (tehsildar office) and 31.5km away from district headquarter Jalpaiguri . As per 2009 stats, Gadhearkuthi is the gram panchayat of Bhandani village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhandani unique in its vibrant Dhupguri-Jalpaiguri region. You’ll see Bhandani’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 Bhandani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhandani is 307470. The village spans a total geographical area of 402.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 735210. Dhupguri is nearest town to Bhandani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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

Google Map of Bhandani

Population of Bhandani

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandani has a total population of about 2,968, with approximately 1,537 males and 1,431 females. The sex ratio is around 931 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 416 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,760 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 107. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.76%, with male literacy at about 68.25% and female literacy near 54.79%. There are around 673 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhandani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhandani

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandani

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhandani