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

According to the 2011 Census, Andailo village had a total population of 856 people, including 409 males and 447 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.26%, with male literacy at 95.10% and female literacy at 89.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Andailo