Bandudih - Arsha, Purulia

Bandudih is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.2 km from Sirkabad and around 30.2 km from Purulia. Sirkabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandudih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandudih is 331170. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.86 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

Bandudih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandudih

According to the 2011 Census, Bandudih village had a total population of 179 people, including 90 males and 89 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.51%, with male literacy at 39.19% and female literacy at 23.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandudih

Bandudih 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 Bandudih

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bandudih. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Bandudih is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bandudih is about 30.2 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 Bandudih

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

Health Facilities in Bandudih

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

FAQs about Bandudih