Andayan - Akbarpur, Kanpur Dehat

Andayan is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Dehat. Andayan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andayan is 149297. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.95 hectares and falls under the 209303 pincode. Rura is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Andayan

As per Census 2011, Andayan village has a total population of 1,197 people, consisting of 661 males and 536 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 810 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 896 literate and 301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,197661536
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1126250
Scheduled Castes (SC)562927
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266
Literate Population896542354
Illiterate Population301119182

Nearby Villages of Andayan

Andayan 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)
Shah NewajpurEast1.21 km
SumerpurWest1.31 km
EkgharaSouth1.45 km
BhanwarpurNorth-West1.70 km
Gahlo JarbiNorth-East2.17 km
SarasiSouth-East2.21 km
GambhirpurNorth-East2.41 km
Bhila HindupurNorth-East2.46 km
FatehpurNorth-East2.59 km
AmbarpurWest2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andayan

Andayan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rura, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rura to Andayan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Dehat to Andayan is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andayan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Andayan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Andayan

Where is Andayan located?

Andayan village is located in Akbarpur Tehsil, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Andayan?

Andayan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Andayan?

The pincode of Andayan is 209303.

What is the population of Andayan?

Andayan has a total population of 1,197, including 661 males and 536 females.

How many households are there in Andayan?

There are 199 households in Andayan.

What is the literacy rate in Andayan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andayan is 74.85%. Male literacy is 82.00% and female literacy is 66.04%.