Andailo - Khaira, Balasore

Andailo is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Khaira and around 59 km from Baleshwar. Sundiragandibed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andailo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andailo is 393587. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 756126 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Andailo

As per Census 2011, Andailo village has a total population of 856 people, consisting of 409 males and 447 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population856409447
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206258
Scheduled Castes (SC)1065155
Literate Population679330349
Illiterate Population1777998

Nearby Villages of Andailo

Andailo 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)
BhuanlagadiamahatipurSouth-West1.02 km
SungudaNorth-East1.10 km
TrilochanapurWest1.28 km
PurbapadaNorth1.41 km
BarbhagiaSouth-West1.73 km
SingipurSouth1.87 km
AsuriaEast2.06 km
SardangSouth-East2.10 km
GolihaWest2.16 km
SundiragandibedNorth-West2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andailo

Andailo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Andailo is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Andailo is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andailo

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

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

Health Facilities in Andailo

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Andailo 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Andailo

Where is Andailo located?

Andailo village is located in Khaira Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Andailo?

The Gram Panchayat of Andailo is Sundiragandibed.

What is the pincode of Andailo?

The pincode of Andailo is 756126.

What is the population of Andailo?

Andailo has a total population of 856, including 409 males and 447 females.

How many households are there in Andailo?

There are 228 households in Andailo.

What is the literacy rate in Andailo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andailo is 79.32%. Male literacy is 80.68% and female literacy is 78.08%.