Andharia - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Andharia is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Rajpur and around 27.1 km from Alipore. Langalberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andharia is 333591. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.07 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Andharia

According to the 2011 Census, Andharia village had a total population of 759 people, including 385 males and 374 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.31%, with male literacy at 90.06% and female literacy at 72.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Andharia

Andharia 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 Andharia

Andharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalyanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Andharia is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Andharia is about 27.1 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 Andharia

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

Health Facilities in Andharia

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

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