Andhari - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Andhari is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Parajang and around 100 km from Dhenkanal. Pangatira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhari is 402189. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Andhari

According to the 2011 Census, Andhari village had a total population of 352 people, including 172 males and 180 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.85%, with male literacy at 76.55% and female literacy at 51.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Andhari

Andhari 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 Andhari

Andhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Andhari is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Andhari is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andhari

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

Health Facilities in Andhari

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

FAQs about Andhari