Andharjhiri - Katthiwara, Alirajpur

Andharjhiri is a village situated in the Katthiwara tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from Alirajpur and around 48 km from Alirajpur. Kawchha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andharjhiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andharjhiri is 505126. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.59 hectares and falls under the 457885 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Andharjhiri

As per Census 2011, Andharjhiri village has a total population of 135 people, consisting of 64 males and 71 females. The village has 20 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1356471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251114
Scheduled Castes (SC)894643
Scheduled Tribes (ST)461828
Literate Population22-
Illiterate Population1336271

Nearby Villages of Andharjhiri

Andharjhiri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KavchhaEast1.13 km
UmarwadaNorth-West1.39 km
Nani BadoiSouth-West1.56 km
HavelikhedaNorth1.77 km
BhuriyaambaSouth1.94 km
Kattiwada KhasNorth-East2.32 km
ChordhaSouth-East2.43 km
LimdiwatEast2.58 km
KolyariWest2.61 km
KhamdakaSouth-West2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andharjhiri

Andharjhiri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Andharjhiri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Andharjhiri is about 48 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 Andharjhiri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Andharjhiri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Andharjhiri

Where is Andharjhiri located?

Andharjhiri village is located in Katthiwara Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Andharjhiri?

The Gram Panchayat of Andharjhiri is Kawchha.

What is the pincode of Andharjhiri?

The pincode of Andharjhiri is 457885.

What is the population of Andharjhiri?

Andharjhiri has a total population of 135, including 64 males and 71 females.

How many households are there in Andharjhiri?

There are 20 households in Andharjhiri.