Bandul - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Bandul is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.6 km from Burdwan. Bandul-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandul is 320092. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.37 hectares and falls under the 713104 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bandul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandul

According to the 2011 Census, Bandul village had a total population of 1,823 people, including 939 males and 884 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.43%, with male literacy at 83.25% and female literacy at 73.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,040, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandul

Bandul 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 Bandul

Bandul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palsit, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Bandul is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandul

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

Health Facilities in Bandul

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

FAQs about Bandul