Andharia

Andharia is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Andharia village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Tapshia is the gram panchayat of Andharia village.

Here you can discover what makes Andharia unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Andharia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Andharia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Andharia is 340464. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Andharia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Andharia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Andharia

According to the 2011 Census, Andharia has a total population of about 544, with approximately 272 males and 272 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 28 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 98. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.29%, with male literacy at about 68.01% and female literacy near 52.57%. There are around 115 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Andharia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Andharia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Andharia. As per the 2011 stats, Andharia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Andharia

Knowing the nearby villages of Andharia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Andharia.

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