Bhandera
Bhandera is a revenue village in Kochas block, Rohtas district, Bihar. It was recorded as uninhabited in Census 2011.
Uninhabited in Census 2011.
Kochas block, Rohtas district, Bihar.
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Bhandera today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,065Buxur APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Pointed gourd(Parval)₹3,454Buxur APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Potato₹1,165Buxur APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Bhandera is a village in Kochas block, Rohtas district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it was recorded as uninhabited (no residents). It is administered by the Chittaini gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 821112.
Gram panchayat
Bhandera is in the Chittaini (चितैनी) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Chittaini
- Salas
- Chitaini
- Dighata
- Nainakon
- Navalia
- Rupinbandh
- Khairi
- Barahuti Kalan
- Chhitan Dehra
- Khorhari
- Gangapur
- Ekauni
- Barahuti Khurd
- Bardiha
- Barman Chak
- Berukahi
- Bharhuli
- Dayal Patti
- Dharmagatpur
- Harpur
- Khairi
- Khajapur
- Misir Potti
- Renria
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
What Bhandera had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available
- Public bus service Not available
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available
- Mobile phone coverage Not available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Notice board · Bhandera
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Key facts — Bhandera
Villages sharing pincode 821112
Other villages in Kochas block
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The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Bhandera. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Bhandera · 25.2332° N, 83.9220° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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From Rohtas district
- Mines & Geology
District Administration, Rohtas · 7 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Bhandera
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Essential services & places near Bhandera
Bhandera isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Kochas block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices425 in Rohtas district
- IndiaOne ATM
ATM
- Punjab National Bank ATM
ATM
- State Bank ATM
ATM
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics43 in Rohtas district
Primary / community health centre
Buxar, Bihar
Primary / community health centre
Ghoghardiha Ward no 01
Schools & anganwadis15 in Rohtas district
Colleges & universities14 in Rohtas district
Revenue & panchayat offices2 in Rohtas district
Government offices3 in Rohtas district
Temples11 in Rohtas district
Mosques1 in Rohtas district
Other places of worship4 in Rohtas district
Transport30 in Rohtas district
Agriculture services2 in Rohtas district
Community places8 in Rohtas district
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
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People often ask about Bhandera
Where is Bhandera located?
Bhandera is a village in Kochas block of Rohtas district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Bhandera in?
Bhandera is in Rohtas district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Bhandera belong to?
Bhandera comes under the Chittaini gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Bhandera?
The pincode of Bhandera, Kochas, Rohtas is 821112.
Does anyone live in Bhandera?
In the 2011 Census, Bhandera was recorded as uninhabited, with no residents. Changes since then are not in that record.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhandera in?
Bhandera is in the Sasaram Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Bhandera?
Manoj Kumar (Indian National Congress) won the Sasaram Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bhandera, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Bhandera in?
Bhandera is in the Kargahar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Bhandera?
Bashisth Singh (Janata Dal (United)) won the Kargahar assembly seat, which includes Bhandera, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Bhandera?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhandera is 250681 and its Census 2011 village code is 250681.
Which villages are near Bhandera?
Villages near Bhandera include Kochas (within ~15 km), Sugahar (within ~15 km), Jamuni Dehri (within ~15 km), Bahuwara (within ~15 km), Akaurhi (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Bhandera?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 43 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Rohtas district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Buxur APMC, Buxar district — about 34 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Buxur APMC | 2,062 | 2,072 | 2,065 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Buxur APMC | 3,452 | 3,458 | 3,454 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Buxur APMC | 1,162 | 1,170 | 1,165 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Buxur APMC | 2,768 | 2,778 | 2,770 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Buxur APMC | 3,034 | 3,040 | 3,036 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Buxur APMC | 2,682 | 2,692 | 2,685 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower | Buxur APMC | 3,400 | 3,408 | 3,404 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Buxur APMC | 6,100 | 6,500 | 6,400 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bhandera's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Bhandera →Compare Bhandera with… →All villages in Kochas →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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