Andi - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Andi is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Marwahi and around 138 km from Bilaspur. Andi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andi is 437593. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.91 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Andi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marwahi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andi

According to the 2011 Census, Andi village had a total population of 1,718 people, including 848 males and 870 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.53%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 58.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 626.

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

Nearby Villages of Andi

Andi 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 Andi

Andi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Andi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Andi is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andi

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

Health Facilities in Andi

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

FAQs about Andi