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

As per Census 2011, Arai village has a total population of 1,730 people, consisting of 843 males and 887 females. The village has 444 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 824 literate and 906 illiterate residents. Additionally, 322 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 100 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,730843887
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910891
Scheduled Castes (SC)322154168
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1005149
Literate Population824446378
Illiterate Population906397509

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Maddi KhandrigaSouth1.74 km
Suryanarayana PuramSouth-West1.94 km
Sadasiva PuramNorth2.28 km
VogathuruNorth-East2.82 km
Siddamanaidu KhandrigaNorth-West3.04 km
RayapeduNorth3.93 km
DiguvaputhuruWest3.94 km
MudiyurSouth4.25 km
Shakthi GaneswarapuramSouth-West4.26 km
OlluruNorth4.89 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Arai

Where is Arai located?

Arai village is located in Kumara Venkata Bhupala Puram Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arai?

Arai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arai?

The pincode of Arai is 517587.

What is the population of Arai?

Arai has a total population of 1,730, including 843 males and 887 females.

How many households are there in Arai?

There are 444 households in Arai.

What is the literacy rate in Arai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arai is 47.63%. Male literacy is 52.91% and female literacy is 42.62%.