Andhya - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Andhya is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Andhya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhya is 184717. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.63 hectares and falls under the 273305 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Andhya

According to the 2011 Census, Andhya village had a total population of 1,669 people, including 876 males and 793 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.69%, with male literacy at 72.57% and female literacy at 45.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Andhya

Andhya 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 Andhya

Andhya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khushal Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Andhya is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Andhya is about 29 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 Andhya

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

Health Facilities in Andhya

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

FAQs about Andhya