Aranda - Obra, Aurangabad

Aranda is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. U.b. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aranda is 253309. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aranda

As per Census 2011, Aranda village has a total population of 1,663 people, consisting of 894 males and 769 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,118 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 466 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,663894769
Child Population (0–6 yrs)313163150
Scheduled Castes (SC)466255211
Literate Population1,118673445
Illiterate Population545221324

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatharkattiNorth1.55 km
AginiNorth-West1.77 km
UbSouth2.18 km
KarmanNorth-East2.25 km
DeokaliWest2.31 km
PaswaNorth2.54 km
EkaunaEast2.84 km
KhathwaraWest2.88 km
UchkundhaNorth-West3.02 km
NoawanSouth-West3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aranda

Aranda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Aranda is about 26 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 Aranda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Aranda

Where is Aranda located?

Aranda village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aranda?

The Gram Panchayat of Aranda is U.b..

What is the pincode of Aranda?

The pincode of Aranda is 824124.

What is the population of Aranda?

Aranda has a total population of 1,663, including 894 males and 769 females.

How many households are there in Aranda?

There are 263 households in Aranda.

What is the literacy rate in Aranda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aranda is 67.23%. Male literacy is 75.28% and female literacy is 57.87%.