Andoshi - Alibag, Raigad

Andoshi is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Alibag and around 16 km from Alibag. Varande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andoshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andoshi is 554169. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 402203 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Andoshi

As per Census 2011, Andoshi village has a total population of 519 people, consisting of 248 males and 271 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population519248271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431825
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population410221189
Illiterate Population1092782

Nearby Villages of Andoshi

Andoshi 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)
ChinchotiSouth1.25 km
DeogharWest1.62 km
MalyanNorth-East1.62 km
WalawaliEast1.75 km
UsarNorth-West2.21 km
Deotalai Tarf UmateEast2.23 km
VaskharSouth-East2.36 km
DiviparangiSouth2.61 km
KuneNorth2.94 km
VarandeNorth-West2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andoshi

Andoshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Andoshi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Andoshi is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andoshi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Andoshi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Andoshi

Where is Andoshi located?

Andoshi village is located in Alibag Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Andoshi?

The Gram Panchayat of Andoshi is Varande.

What is the pincode of Andoshi?

The pincode of Andoshi is 402203.

What is the population of Andoshi?

Andoshi has a total population of 519, including 248 males and 271 females.

How many households are there in Andoshi?

There are 128 households in Andoshi.

What is the literacy rate in Andoshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andoshi is 79.00%. Male literacy is 89.11% and female literacy is 69.74%.