Andharia - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Andharia is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Rasagobindapur and around 46 km from Baripada. Nakichua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andharia is 390206. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 757073 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Andharia 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 Andharia

As per Census 2011, Andharia village has a total population of 346 people, consisting of 155 males and 191 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,232 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 344 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population346155191
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693336
Scheduled Tribes (ST)344153191
Literate Population1589365
Illiterate Population18862126

Nearby Villages of Andharia

Andharia 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)
GobaraWest1.11 km
BetanasiaSouth-East1.14 km
PanchamaniaSouth1.24 km
Bankatisamil JunpadaNorth-West1.76 km
JhariaSouth-West2.13 km
ParuliaNorth-West2.16 km
RaidihaWest2.36 km
SarumalaNorth2.43 km
NakichuaEast2.46 km
AmbadihaNorth-East2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andharia

Public transport in the Andharia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Andharia is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Andharia 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 Andharia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Andharia 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 Andharia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Andharia

Where is Andharia located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Andharia?

The Gram Panchayat of Andharia is Nakichua.

What is the pincode of Andharia?

The pincode of Andharia is 757073.

What is the population of Andharia?

Andharia has a total population of 346, including 155 males and 191 females.

How many households are there in Andharia?

There are 65 households in Andharia.

What is the literacy rate in Andharia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andharia is 45.66%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 34.03%.