Andhari - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Andhari is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Korai and around 46 km from Jajapur . Andhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhari is 400643. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Korei Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jajpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andhari

As per Census 2011, Andhari village has a total population of 992 people, consisting of 500 males and 492 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 748 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population992500492
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995148
Scheduled Castes (SC)268145123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1185365
Literate Population748403345
Illiterate Population24497147

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamachandrapurNorth1.47 km
NahangiNorth-West1.51 km
KadamaEast1.91 km
JanardanpurpatnaNorth-West2.00 km
RagadiSouth-East2.04 km
BadapadanaNorth-East2.12 km
KorabandiSouth2.43 km
KatenikantalWest2.63 km
ParamanandapurSouth-East2.65 km
SuanpadaNorth2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andhari

Public transport in the Andhari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Andhari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Andhari is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Andhari

Where is Andhari located?

Andhari village is located in Vyasanagar Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Andhari?

Andhari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Andhari?

The pincode of Andhari is 755022.

What is the population of Andhari?

Andhari has a total population of 992, including 500 males and 492 females.

How many households are there in Andhari?

There are 258 households in Andhari.

What is the literacy rate in Andhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andhari is 75.40%. Male literacy is 80.60% and female literacy is 70.12%.