Andha - Bisalpur, Pilibhit

Andha is a village situated in the Bisalpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisalpur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Andha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andha is 131823. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.72 hectares and falls under the 262202 pincode.

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

Population of Andha

As per Census 2011, Andha village has a total population of 739 people, consisting of 396 males and 343 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 475 literate and 264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population739396343
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266165
Scheduled Castes (SC)1116150
Literate Population475301174
Illiterate Population26495169

Nearby Villages of Andha

Andha 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)
Imalia GangiNorth-East0.69 km
Naugawa Urf Navi NagarWest0.93 km
BaragaonNorth-East1.51 km
Baknia DixitNorth1.68 km
Azampur BarkheraSouth1.93 km
Pakria BindhuaEast1.99 km
Pipria ShanjarpurWest2.15 km
DamupuraSouth-East2.17 km
SujneeNorth-West2.18 km
Gulria T.sujneeNorth-West2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Andha

Andha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bisalpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pilibhit to Andha is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Andha

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

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

FAQs about Andha

Where is Andha located?

Andha village is located in Bisalpur Tehsil, Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Andha?

Andha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Andha?

The pincode of Andha is 262202.

What is the population of Andha?

Andha has a total population of 739, including 396 males and 343 females.

How many households are there in Andha?

There are 118 households in Andha.

What is the literacy rate in Andha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Andha is 64.28%. Male literacy is 76.01% and female literacy is 50.73%.