Banbandha - Balarampur, Purulia

Banbandha is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Balarampur and around 37.3 km from Purulia. Tentlow serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banbandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banbandha is 331696. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.88 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Banbandha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Banbandha

As per Census 2011, Banbandha village has a total population of 845 people, consisting of 431 males and 414 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 807 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banbandha

Banbandha 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 Banbandha

Banbandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barabhum, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Banbandha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Banbandha is about 37.3 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 Banbandha

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

Health Facilities in Banbandha

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

FAQs about Banbandha