Aranda - Goh, Aurangabad

Aranda is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Uphara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aranda is 252948. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Aranda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aranda

According to the 2011 Census, Aranda village had a total population of 2,416 people, including 1,259 males and 1,157 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.39%, with male literacy at 73.45% and female literacy at 56.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Aranda

Aranda 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 Aranda

Aranda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Aranda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Aranda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aranda

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

Health Facilities in Aranda

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

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