Andanur - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Andanur is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Andanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andanur is 605620. The village covers a total geographical area of 730.69 hectares and falls under the 577518 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Andanur

According to the 2011 Census, Andanur village had a total population of 2,015 people, including 1,012 males and 1,003 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 82.84% and female literacy at 66.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Andanur

Andanur 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 Andanur

Andanur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Andanur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Andanur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andanur

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

Health Facilities in Andanur

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

FAQs about Andanur