Indian Village Directory

Bandu Village

Bandu is an inhabited village in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 375401, the Census 2011 record lists 686 people in 157 households and the reported area is 214 hectares. The local references include Sindri Gram Panchayat, Erki(tamar II) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bundu at about 19 km.

In short:

Bandu is a village in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 375401 and 686 people in 157 households.

Village Code375401
Population686
Households157
Area214 hectares

Detailed village profile

Bandu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 686 people, 214 hectares of reported area and Bundu as the nearest town reference for Bandu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Khunti
Sub-district Erki(tamar II)
CD Block Erki(Tamar II)
Gram Panchayat SINDRI
  • Bandu falls under Erki(tamar II) Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 375401.
  • The record lists 686 people living in 157 households.
  • The reported village area is 214 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bundu.
  • 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
Bandu
Census Village Code
375401
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Erki(tamar II)
Sub-district Census Code
02705
CD Block
Erki(tamar II)
Gram Panchayat
Sindri
Households
157
Population
686
Male Population
331
Female Population
355
Sex Ratio
1,072.51
Area
214 hectares
Area
2.14 sq 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 320.56 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.37 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.52% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 61.52% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bandu in the official administrative record. Census village code 375401, Sindri Gram Panchayat and Erki(tamar II) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02705
Village Census Code
375401
CD Block Code
0211
Gram Panchayat Code
03
CD Block Name
Erki(tamar II)
Gram Panchayat Name
Sindri

Location and Distance

Bundu is the nearest town listed for Bandu, about 19 km away. Bundu is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Erki
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Bundu
Distance from District Headquarter
19 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bundu
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
214 hectares
Area
2.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 686 people in 157 households, with 331 male residents and 355 female residents. The average household size is 4.37, and SC share is 11.52% and ST share is 61.52% for Bandu. Population density works out to about 320.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
157
Total Population
686
Male Population
331
Female Population
355
Sex Ratio
1,072.51
Average Household Size
4.37
SC Population
79
SC Male Population
40
SC Female Population
39
SC Population Share
11.52
ST Population
422
ST Male Population
197
ST Female Population
225
ST Population Share
61.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bandu 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
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 Bandu include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bandu include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bandu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah and net sown area is 87.65 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Lah
Forest Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
125.2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
87.65

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 Bandu village located?

Bandu is in Erki(tamar II) Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Bandu village in?

Bandu village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Bandu village in?

Bandu village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Bandu under?

Bandu comes under Erki(tamar II) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bandu?

The Census village code of Bandu is 375401.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bandu under?

Bandu is listed under SINDRI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Erki(Tamar II).

What is the population of Bandu village?

The village record lists 686 people and 157 households for Bandu.

How many households are in Bandu village?

The village record lists 157 households for Bandu.

What is the male and female population of Bandu?

The record lists 331 male residents and 355 female residents for Bandu.

What is the sex ratio of Bandu village?

The sex ratio of Bandu is 1,072.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bandu village?

The reported geographical area of Bandu is 214 hectares.

What is the population density of Bandu village?

The approximate population density of Bandu is 320.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bandu?

The nearest town listed for Bandu is Bundu, about 19 km away.

How far is Bandu from the district headquarters?

Bandu is about 19 km from Bundu, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bandu from the sub-district headquarters?

Bandu is about 11 km from Erki, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bandu?

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

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

For Bandu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah and net sown area is 87.65 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.