Arur - Nindra, Chittoor

Arur is a village situated in the Nindra mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nindra and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Aruru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arur is 596356. The village covers a total geographical area of 545 hectares and falls under the 517591 pincode. Nagari is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Arur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Arur

As per Census 2011, Arur village has a total population of 2,363 people, consisting of 1,153 males and 1,210 females. The village has 618 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,530 literate and 833 illiterate residents. Additionally, 491 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 337 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3631,1531,210
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19610393
Scheduled Castes (SC)491231260
Scheduled Tribes (ST)337171166
Literate Population1,530823707
Illiterate Population833330503

Nearby Villages of Arur

Arur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NetteriEast1.99 km
ChavarambakamNorth-East2.23 km
AgaramSouth-West2.41 km
Kunama Raju PalemSouth-East2.59 km
SamayapuramEast3.21 km
IruguvaiWest3.23 km
PadiriSouth3.36 km
AlapakamEast3.70 km
TiruvengamambapuramSouth-West3.96 km
DamarapakamSouth-West3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arur

Arur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagari, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagari to Arur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Arur is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Arur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Arur

Where is Arur located?

Arur village is located in Nindra Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arur?

The Gram Panchayat of Arur is Aruru.

What is the pincode of Arur?

The pincode of Arur is 517591.

What is the population of Arur?

Arur has a total population of 2,363, including 1,153 males and 1,210 females.

How many households are there in Arur?

There are 618 households in Arur.

What is the literacy rate in Arur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arur is 64.75%. Male literacy is 71.38% and female literacy is 58.43%.