Andarjhari - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Andarjhari is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badadeuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andarjhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andarjhari is 388854. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Andarjhari

According to the 2011 Census, Andarjhari village had a total population of 487 people, including 246 males and 241 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.91%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 50.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Andarjhari

Andarjhari 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 Andarjhari

Andarjhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Andarjhari is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Andarjhari is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andarjhari

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

Health Facilities in Andarjhari

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

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