Andhraichhapur - Gop, Puri

Andhraichhapur is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Andhra Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andhraichhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhraichhapur is 409372. The village covers a total geographical area of 657 hectares and falls under the 752110 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Andhraichhapur

As per Census 2011, Andhraichhapur village has a total population of 3,357 people, consisting of 1,680 males and 1,677 females. The village has 790 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 281 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,400 literate and 957 illiterate residents. Additionally, 897 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Andhraichhapur

Andhraichhapur 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 Andhraichhapur

Andhraichhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Andhraichhapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Andhraichhapur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andhraichhapur

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

Health Facilities in Andhraichhapur

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

FAQs about Andhraichhapur