Bhandani - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Bhandani is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 31.5 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Gadhearkuthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandani is 307470. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.18 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bhandani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhupguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhandani

As per Census 2011, Bhandani village has a total population of 2,968 people, consisting of 1,537 males and 1,431 females. The village has 673 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 416 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,833 literate and 1,135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,760 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhandani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhandani

Bhandani 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 Bhandani

Bhandani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Bhandani is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Bhandani is about 31.5 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 Bhandani

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

Health Facilities in Bhandani

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

FAQs about Bhandani