Bhandardaha
# Bhandardaha

Bhandardaha is a census town in Domjur CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is close to Makardaha and also a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.

## Geography

Bhandardaha is located at 22°37′N 88°13′E﻿ / ﻿22.62°N 88.21°E﻿ / 22.62; 88.21. It has an average elevation of 12 metres (39 feet).

## Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India, Bhandardaha had a total population of 5,667 of which 2,873 (51%) were males and 2,794 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 592. The total number of literates in Bhandardaha was 4,143 (81.64% of the population over 6 years).

Bhandardaha was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.

As of 2001 India census, Bhandardaha had a population of 4816. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bhandardaha has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 70% and female literacy of 60%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

## Transport

### Bus

Amta Road (part of State Highway 15) is the artery of the town.

**Private Bus**

* 63 Domjur - Howrah Station
* E44 Rampur - Howrah Station
* K11 Domjur - Rabindra Sadan

**Mini Bus**

* 16 Domjur - Howrah Station
* 31 Makardaha - Khidirpur
* 34 Purash - Howrah Station
* 35 Hantal - Howrah Station

**CTC Bus**

* C11 Domjur - B.B.D. Bagh/Belgachia
* C11/1 Munsirhat - Howrah Station

**Bus Routes Without Numbers**

* Bargachia - Sealdah Station (Barafkal)
* Pancharul - Howrah Station
* Udaynarayanpur - Howrah Station
* Rajbalhat - Howrah Station
* Tarakeswar - Howrah Station

### Train

Makardaha railway station and Domjur Road railway station on Howrah-Amta line are the nearest railway stations.

