Andhri - Benipatti, Madhubani

Andhri is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Ganguli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andhri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhri is 220306. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.9 hectares and falls under the 847223 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Andhri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Benipatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andhri

According to the 2011 Census, Andhri village had a total population of 5,256 people, including 2,767 males and 2,489 females, living in 1,083 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.53%, with male literacy at 63.65% and female literacy at 41.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 566, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,2562,7672,489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)963478485
Scheduled Castes (SC)566285281
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population2,2981,457841
Illiterate Population2,9581,3101,648

Nearby Villages of Andhri

Andhri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Arazi ParsauniSouth1.32 km
AhpurNorth-West1.78 km
GanguliWest1.87 km
Tisi NarsamSouth2.05 km
RaghopurEast2.20 km
KataiaNorth-East2.34 km
BaliaSouth-West2.50 km
BankataNorth-West2.55 km
ParsauniSouth-East2.59 km
GendaulSouth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andhri

Andhri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muraitha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Andhri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Andhri is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andhri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Andhri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Andhri

Where is Andhri located?

Andhri village is located in Benipatti Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Andhri?

The Gram Panchayat of Andhri is Ganguli.

What is the pincode of Andhri?

The pincode of Andhri is 847223.

What is the population of Andhri?

Andhri had a total population of 5,256, including 2,767 males and 2,489 females.

How many households are there in Andhri?

Andhri had 1,083 households.

What is the literacy rate in Andhri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andhri was 53.53%. Male literacy was 63.65% and female literacy was 41.97%.