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Bandh Village

Bandh is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488923, the Census 2011 record lists 949 people in 211 households and the reported area is 362 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sihora at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Bandh is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488923 and 949 people in 211 households.
Village Code488923
Population949
Households211
Area362 hectares
Nearest TownSihora

Key Village Facts

Village
Bandh
Census Village Code
488923
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Katni
District Census Code
450
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhimarkheda
Sub-district Census Code
03626
CD Block
Dhimarkheda
Households
211
Population
949
Male Population
483
Female Population
466
Sex Ratio
964.8
Area
362 hectares
Area
3.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Sihora
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bandh at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 949 people, 362 hectares of reported area and Sihora as the nearest town reference for Bandh, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Bandh falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488923.
  • The record lists 949 people living in 211 households.
  • The reported village area is 362 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sihora.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density262.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.69%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share22.66%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bandh in the official administrative record. Census village code 488923 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
488923
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Sihora is the nearest town listed for Bandh, about 35 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhimarkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Katni
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sihora
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Sihora
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
362 hectares
Area
3.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 949 people in 211 households, with 483 male residents and 466 female residents. The average household size is 4.5, and SC share is 7.69% and ST share is 22.66% for Bandh. Population density works out to about 262.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
211
Total Population
949
Male Population
483
Female Population
466
Sex Ratio
964.8
Average Household Size
4.5
SC Population
73
SC Male Population
35
SC Female Population
38
SC Population Share
7.69
ST Population
215
ST Male Population
106
ST Female Population
109
ST Population Share
22.66
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bandh list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bandh include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bandh include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bandh is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bandh show that net sown area is 190 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares (1.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
26.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
55 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
11 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
13 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
62 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
190.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
188 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bandh village located?

Bandh is in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bandh village in?

Bandh village is in Katni district.

Which state is Bandh village in?

Bandh village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bandh under?

Bandh comes under Dhimarkheda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bandh?

The Census village code of Bandh is 488923.

What is the population of Bandh village?

The village record lists 949 people and 211 households for Bandh.

How many households are in Bandh village?

The village record lists 211 households for Bandh.

What is the male and female population of Bandh?

The record lists 483 male residents and 466 female residents for Bandh.

What is the sex ratio of Bandh village?

The sex ratio of Bandh is 964.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bandh village?

The reported geographical area of Bandh is 362 hectares.

What is the population density of Bandh village?

The approximate population density of Bandh is 262.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bandh?

The nearest town listed for Bandh is Sihora, about 35 km away.

How far is Bandh from the district headquarters?

Bandh is about 80 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bandh from the sub-district headquarters?

Bandh is about 5 km from Dhimarkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bandh?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bandh.

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

For Bandh, net sown area is 190 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bandh.

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.