Andhra Tharhi
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Andhratharhi
अंधराठाढ़ी Andharathadhi | |
|---|---|
Semi urban village | |
| Andhra Tharhi | |
 Interactive map of Andhratharhi | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Region | Mithila region |
| District | Madhubani district |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 23,959 |
| Demonym | Maithil |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Local language | |
| • Mother language | Maithili |
Andhara Tharhi is a village cum block in the Madhubani District of the Mithila region in the Bihar state of India.[1] It is a historical village and was capital of some kings in the region.[2] It is the seat of the eponymous Vidhan Sabha constituency. Its name comes from Andhra Thora, or the King of Andhra stays here. Andhra and Thari are two separate villages. As Andhra became a market and commercial centre of the local area, it expanded and effectively merged with Thari. Hence the name Andhra Thari. The local and mother language of the village is Maithili. Similarly, Hindi is the official language.
Andhra Tharhi is located 20 km from Jhanjharpur and approximately 35 km from Madhubani. The nearest railway station is Vachaspati Nagar railway station.
Demographics
According to the population census 2011, the total population of the village is 23,959. The total number of households is 4,739.[3]
