Arai - Kumara Venkata Bhupala Puram, Tirupati

Arai is a village situated in the Kumara Venkata Bhupala Puram mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from K.v.b.puram and around 140 km from Chittoor. Arai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arai is 596002. The village covers a total geographical area of 890 hectares and falls under the 517587 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Arai

According to the 2011 Census, Arai village had a total population of 1,730 people, including 843 males and 887 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.82%, with male literacy at 60.68% and female literacy at 47.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Arai

Arai 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 Arai

Arai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Puttur, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikalahasti to Arai is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Arai is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arai

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

Health Facilities in Arai

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

FAQs about Arai