Andaha - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Andaha is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Andha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andaha is 132921. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.82 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Andaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andaha

According to the 2011 Census, Andaha village had a total population of 753 people, including 382 males and 371 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.56%, with male literacy at 64.86% and female literacy at 47.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341.

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

Nearby Villages of Andaha

Andaha 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 Andaha

Andaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mailani, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Andaha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Andaha is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andaha

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

Health Facilities in Andaha

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

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