Andrai - Simulia, Balasore

Andrai is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Similia and around 71 km from Baleshwar. Andarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andrai is 394272. The village covers a total geographical area of 370 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Andrai 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 Andrai

According to the 2011 Census, Andrai village had a total population of 2,914 people, including 1,458 males and 1,456 females, living in 570 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.58%, with male literacy at 93.93% and female literacy at 79.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 539, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Andrai

Andrai 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 Andrai

Andrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Andrai is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Andrai 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 Andrai

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

Health Facilities in Andrai

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

FAQs about Andrai