Andaldarah - Muribahal, Balangir

Andaldarah is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Saintala and around 71 km from Balangir. Badsaimara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andaldarah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andaldarah is 421035. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Andaldarah 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 Andaldarah

As per Census 2011, Andaldarah village has a total population of 861 people, consisting of 418 males and 443 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 540 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 424 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Andaldarah

Andaldarah 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 Andaldarah

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Andaldarah. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Andaldarah is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Andaldarah is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andaldarah

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

Health Facilities in Andaldarah

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

FAQs about Andaldarah