Andhari - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Andhari is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biramitrapur and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Andhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhari is 384313. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 770033 pincode. Biramitrapur is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Biramitrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andhari

According to the 2011 Census, Andhari village had a total population of 601 people, including 288 males and 313 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.14%, with male literacy at 75.42% and female literacy at 58.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Public transport in the Andhari is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Biramitrapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biramitrapur to Andhari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Andhari is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 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