Andaanda - Patrapur, Ganjam

Andaanda is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Ramagiri and around 91 km from Chatrapur. Burutala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andaanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andaanda is 413433. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 761005 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

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

Population of Andaanda

As per Census 2011, Andaanda village has a total population of 144 people, consisting of 67 males and 77 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 1,149 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Andaanda

Andaanda 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 Andaanda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Andaanda. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Andaanda is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Andaanda is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andaanda

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

Health Facilities in Andaanda

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

FAQs about Andaanda