Andabari - Pothia, Kishanganj

Andabari is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Doobanochi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andabari is 222512. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.2 hectares and falls under the 855116 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Andabari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Andabari

As per Census 2011, Andabari village has a total population of 1,162 people, consisting of 573 males and 589 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 861 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 242 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Andabari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Andabari

Andabari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Andabari

Andabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mangurjan, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Andabari is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Andabari is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andabari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Andabari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Andabari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Andabari village are given below:

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