Andhla - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Andhla is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Andhala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andhla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhla is 433131. The village covers a total geographical area of 1081.89 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Andhla

As per Census 2011, Andhla village has a total population of 2,977 people, consisting of 1,480 males and 1,497 females. The village has 735 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 437 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,449 literate and 1,528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,841 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Andhla

Andhla 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 Andhla

Andhla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamalpurgram, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Andhla is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Andhla is about 29 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 Andhla

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

Health Facilities in Andhla

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

FAQs about Andhla