Andhari - Banapur, Khordha
Andhari is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Damiabarabara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andhari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhari is 408386. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Chilika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kusapalli | West | 0.69 km |
| Damiabarabara | North | 0.94 km |
| Balikania | South | 1.21 km |
| Mayurjhara | West | 1.30 km |
| Tanku | South-West | 1.46 km |
| Sananuagaon | East | 1.48 km |
| Gambharisihali | North-West | 1.57 km |
| Bhujiabarabara | North-East | 1.99 km |
| Baguda | West | 2.21 km |
| Beruabadi | North-West | 2.53 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Andhari
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Andhari. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Andhari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Andhari is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Andhari
Where is Andhari located?
Andhari village is located in Banapur Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Andhari?
The Gram Panchayat of Andhari is Damiabarabara.
What is the pincode of Andhari?
The pincode of Andhari is 752031.