Andharijhola - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Andharijhola is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Garabandha and around 30 km from Paralakhemundi. S.karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andharijhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andharijhola is 414941. The village covers a total geographical area of 659 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Andharijhola

As per Census 2011, Andharijhola village has a total population of 177 people, consisting of 93 males and 84 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1779384
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20911
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1779384
Literate Population865432
Illiterate Population913952

Nearby Villages of Andharijhola

Andharijhola 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)
ChintapaliNorth1.20 km
SobaraEast1.44 km
BalajipurSouth1.71 km
RamachandrapurSouth-West1.77 km
KujuniWest1.78 km
PadmapurNorth-East2.09 km
TalasingiEast2.30 km
GandahatiNorth-West2.43 km
DamapurWest2.75 km
HarichandrapurNorth-East2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andharijhola

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Andharijhola. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Parlakhemundi to Andharijhola is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Andharijhola is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andharijhola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Andharijhola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Andharijhola

Where is Andharijhola located?

Andharijhola village is located in Paralakhemundi Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Andharijhola?

The Gram Panchayat of Andharijhola is S.karadasingi.

What is the pincode of Andharijhola?

The pincode of Andharijhola is 761215.

What is the population of Andharijhola?

Andharijhola has a total population of 177, including 93 males and 84 females.

How many households are there in Andharijhola?

There are 42 households in Andharijhola.

What is the literacy rate in Andharijhola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andharijhola is 48.59%. Male literacy is 58.06% and female literacy is 38.10%.