Andhara - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Andhara is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Andhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhara is 396216. The village covers a total geographical area of 611 hectares and falls under the 754240 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Andhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kendrapara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Andhara

According to the 2011 Census, Andhara village had a total population of 4,621 people, including 2,183 males and 2,438 females, living in 1,032 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.03%, with male literacy at 91.68% and female literacy at 79.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,426.

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

Nearby Villages of Andhara

Andhara 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 Andhara

Public transport in the Andhara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Andhara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Andhara is about 35 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 Andhara

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

Health Facilities in Andhara

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

FAQs about Andhara