Andhari - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Andhari is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kayakud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhari is 382194. The village covers a total geographical area of 485 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 41 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 Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andhari

According to the 2011 Census, Andhari village had a total population of 787 people, including 378 males and 409 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.36%, with male literacy at 83.67% and female literacy at 69.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Andhari

Andhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Andhari is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Andhari is about 38 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 Andhari

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

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:

FAQs about Andhari