Indian Village Directory

Bandhi Village

Bandhi is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258222, the Census 2011 record lists 1,153 people in 189 households and the reported area is 131 hectares. The local references include Barosar Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 10 km.

In short:

Bandhi is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258222 and 1,153 people in 189 households.

Village Code258222
Population1,153
Households189
Area131 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Bandhi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,153 people, 131 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Bandhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Meskaur
CD Block Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Barosar
  • Bandhi falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258222.
  • The record lists 1,153 people living in 189 households.
  • The reported village area is 131 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Bandhi
Census Village Code
258222
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meskaur
Sub-district Census Code
01522
CD Block
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat
Barosar
Households
189
Population
1,153
Male Population
604
Female Population
549
Sex Ratio
908.94
Area
131 hectares
Area
1.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 880.15 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.1 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 29.75% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.09% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bandhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 258222, Barosar Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01522
Village Census Code
258222
CD Block Code
0510
Gram Panchayat Code
3
CD Block Name
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Barosar

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Bandhi, about 10 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meskaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
131 hectares
Area
1.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,153 people in 189 households, with 604 male residents and 549 female residents. The average household size is 6.1, and SC share is 29.75% and ST share is 0.09% for Bandhi. Population density works out to about 880.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
189
Total Population
1,153
Male Population
604
Female Population
549
Sex Ratio
908.94
Average Household Size
6.1
SC Population
343
SC Male Population
175
SC Female Population
168
SC Population Share
29.75
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bandhi list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bandhi include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bandhi include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bandhi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bandhi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 131 hectares and irrigated land is 131 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
131.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
131.0
Canals Area In Hectares
73.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
57.5 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bandhi village located?

Bandhi is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bandhi village in?

Bandhi village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Bandhi village in?

Bandhi village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bandhi under?

Bandhi comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bandhi?

The Census village code of Bandhi is 258222.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bandhi under?

Bandhi is listed under Barosar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.

What is the population of Bandhi village?

The village record lists 1,153 people and 189 households for Bandhi.

How many households are in Bandhi village?

The village record lists 189 households for Bandhi.

What is the male and female population of Bandhi?

The record lists 604 male residents and 549 female residents for Bandhi.

What is the sex ratio of Bandhi village?

The sex ratio of Bandhi is 908.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bandhi village?

The reported geographical area of Bandhi is 131 hectares.

What is the population density of Bandhi village?

The approximate population density of Bandhi is 880.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bandhi?

The nearest town listed for Bandhi is Hisua, about 10 km away.

How far is Bandhi from the district headquarters?

Bandhi is about 36 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bandhi from the sub-district headquarters?

Bandhi is about 10 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bandhi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bandhi.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bandhi?

For Bandhi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 131 hectares and irrigated land is 131 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bandhi.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.