Ara Gaon - Chariduar, Sonitpur
Ara Gaon is a village situated in the Chariduar subdivision of Sonitpur district, Assam. Udmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ara Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ara Gaon is 285920. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.14 hectares and falls under the 784101 pincode. Rongapara is the nearest town.
Ara Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tezpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sonitpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ara Gaon
As per Census 2011, Ara Gaon village has a total population of 2,440 people, consisting of 1,199 males and 1,241 females. The village has 551 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,952 literate and 488 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ara Gaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,440 | 1,199 | 1,241 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 267 | 136 | 131 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 89 | 42 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 1,952 | 1,000 | 952 |
| Illiterate Population | 488 | 199 | 289 |
Nearby Villages of Ara Gaon
Ara Gaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ara Gaon
Ara Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 1-2 km of Ara Gaon.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Ara Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ara Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Ara Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ara Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Ara Gaon
Where is Ara Gaon located?
Ara Gaon village is located in Chariduar Subdivision, Sonitpur district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ara Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Ara Gaon is Udmari.
What is the pincode of Ara Gaon?
The pincode of Ara Gaon is 784101.
What is the population of Ara Gaon?
Ara Gaon has a total population of 2,440, including 1,199 males and 1,241 females.
How many households are there in Ara Gaon?
There are 551 households in Ara Gaon.
What is the literacy rate in Ara Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ara Gaon is 80.00%. Male literacy is 83.40% and female literacy is 76.71%.