Andaru - Hebri, Udupi

Andaru is a village situated in the Hebri taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Karkala and around 43 km from Udupi. Varanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andaru is 608883. The village covers a total geographical area of 4158.42 hectares and falls under the 574101 pincode. Karkal is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Andaru

As per Census 2011, Andaru village has a total population of 2,358 people, consisting of 1,138 males and 1,220 females. The village has 507 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,786 literate and 572 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 426 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Andaru

Andaru 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 Andaru

Andaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udupi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karkal to Andaru is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Andaru is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andaru

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

Health Facilities in Andaru

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

FAQs about Andaru