Andar is a community development block and town located in the Siwan subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar, India. As a rural administrative unit with a population of over 110,000 (as of 2011), it functions as a local hub for surrounding villages, featuring markets like Pratap Market, Umesh Market, and Laxmi Market.
Key details about Andar block include:
- Location & Geography: Situated at , the block covers an area of
- Administration: It is one of the 13 blocks in the Siwan subdivision and includes numerous gram panchayats.
- Economy & Infrastructure: The area is agricultural with a local market center (Andar Bazaar) that hosts shops such as Royal Kirana and various general stores. Key landmarks include the Andar Bazaar Daha River Bridge.
- Demographics: The 2011 census recorded a population of 110,027 with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1000 males.
- Languages: Bhojpuri, Hindi, Urdu, and English are spoken in the region.
