Andhana - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Andhana is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Andhana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhana is 138940. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.36 hectares and falls under the 261301 pincode. Sidhauli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Andhana

According to the 2011 Census, Andhana village had a total population of 1,457 people, including 742 males and 715 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.64%, with male literacy at 73.96% and female literacy at 52.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477.

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

Nearby Villages of Andhana

Andhana 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 Andhana

Andhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suraincha, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhauli to Andhana is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Andhana is about 50 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 Andhana

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

Health Facilities in Andhana

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

FAQs about Andhana