Andi - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Andi is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Andi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andi is 440664. The village covers a total geographical area of 991.68 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh 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 Dongargaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andi

According to the 2011 Census, Andi village had a total population of 2,728 people, including 1,363 males and 1,365 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.93%, with male literacy at 81.23% and female literacy at 62.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 926.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Andi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Andi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

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