Andhari - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Andhari is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Rasagobindapur and around 47 km from Baripada. Debasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhari is 390106. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 757055 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 51 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 Morada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andhari

As per Census 2011, Andhari village has a total population of 562 people, consisting of 289 males and 273 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 562 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population562289273
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934845
Scheduled Tribes (ST)562289273
Literate Population314194120
Illiterate Population24895153

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)
RangiamNorth-East0.95 km
RangamatiaSouth1.04 km
BenapatiaWest1.95 km
KusumbandhaNorth-West2.09 km
PatagadiaSouth2.14 km
NunchatiNorth-East2.14 km
DahisahiSouth-West2.18 km
SunakaniaNorth2.40 km
ItahariEast2.55 km
PodapadaSouth-East2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andhari

Andhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Baripada to Andhari is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Andhari is about 47 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Andhari

Where is Andhari located?

Andhari village is located in Rasgobindpur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Andhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Andhari is Debasole.

What is the pincode of Andhari?

The pincode of Andhari is 757055.

What is the population of Andhari?

Andhari has a total population of 562, including 289 males and 273 females.

How many households are there in Andhari?

There are 104 households in Andhari.

What is the literacy rate in Andhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andhari is 55.87%. Male literacy is 67.13% and female literacy is 43.96%.