Arai Khap - Obra, Aurangabad

Arai Khap is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. U.b. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arai Khap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arai Khap is 253325. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Arai Khap

As per Census 2011, Arai Khap village has a total population of 1,069 people, consisting of 555 males and 514 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 615 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arai Khap

Arai Khap 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 Khap

Arai Khap is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Arai Khap is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arai Khap

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

Health Facilities in Arai Khap

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 Khap village are given below:

FAQs about Arai Khap