Andh - Kalakote, Rajouri
Andh is a village situated in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kala Kote and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Dharamsal serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Andh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Andh is 001542. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 185201 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Andh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Andh
According to the 2011 Census, Andh village had a total population of 694 people, including 359 males and 335 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.99%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 66.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.
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 Population | 694 | 359 | 335 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 136 | 73 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 262 | 136 | 126 |
| Literate Population | 424 | 242 | 182 |
| Illiterate Population | 270 | 117 | 153 |
Nearby Villages of Andh
Andh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Andh
Public transport in the Andh is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunderbani to Andh is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Andh is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Andh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Andh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Andh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Andh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Andh
Where is Andh located?
Andh village is located in Kalakote Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Andh?
The Halqa Panchayat of Andh is Dharamsal.
What is the pincode of Andh?
The pincode of Andh is 185201.
What is the population of Andh?
Andh had a total population of 694, including 359 males and 335 females.
How many households are there in Andh?
Andh had 182 households.
What is the literacy rate in Andh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andh was 75.99%. Male literacy was 84.62% and female literacy was 66.91%.