Andora - Narwar, Shivpuri

Andora is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Andora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andora is 455586. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.48 hectares and falls under the 473880 pincode. Narwar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Andora

According to the 2011 Census, Andora village had a total population of 861 people, including 470 males and 391 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.74%, with male literacy at 63.29% and female literacy at 34.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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 Population861470391
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1205664
Scheduled Castes (SC)1075750
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population376262114
Illiterate Population485208277

Nearby Villages of Andora

Andora 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)
Jargawan SaniSouth-West1.41 km
RaipahadiNorth-East2.04 km
RonijaSouth-West2.67 km
SunariNorth-West2.82 km
Bhasada KhurdSouth-East2.84 km
BiriSouth3.00 km
LamkanaEast3.63 km
Rao KhurdEast3.99 km
SaidoraSouth-East4.70 km
TurkiniSouth-West4.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andora

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Andora. The nearest railway station is Sonagir, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narwar to Andora is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Andora is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Andora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Andora

Where is Andora located?

Andora village is located in Narwar Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Andora?

Andora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Andora?

The pincode of Andora is 473880.

What is the population of Andora?

Andora had a total population of 861, including 470 males and 391 females.

How many households are there in Andora?

Andora had 131 households.

What is the literacy rate in Andora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andora was 50.74%. Male literacy was 63.29% and female literacy was 34.86%.