Andalpuri - Kantabanji, Balangir

Andalpuri is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Karuanmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andalpuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andalpuri is 421227. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Andalpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Andalpuri village had a total population of 414 people, including 200 males and 214 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.41%, with male literacy at 69.18% and female literacy at 30.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Andalpuri

Andalpuri 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 Andalpuri

Andalpuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Andalpuri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Andalpuri is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andalpuri

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

Health Facilities in Andalpuri

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

FAQs about Andalpuri