Andharikhaman - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Andharikhaman is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 176 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andharikhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andharikhaman is 389035. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Andharikhaman 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 Andharikhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Andharikhaman village had a total population of 26 people, including 13 males and 13 females, living in 7 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.89%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Andharikhaman

Andharikhaman 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 Andharikhaman

Andharikhaman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Andharikhaman is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Andharikhaman is about 176 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andharikhaman

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

Health Facilities in Andharikhaman

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

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