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

According to the 2011 Census, Andharijhola village had a total population of 177 people, including 93 males and 84 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.78%, with male literacy at 64.29% and female literacy at 43.84%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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