Araut - Chandi, Nalanda

Araut is a village situated in the Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Araut village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Araut is 244333. The village covers a total geographical area of 445 hectares and falls under the 803110 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Araut village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Araut

According to the 2011 Census, Araut village had a total population of 6,754 people, including 3,529 males and 3,225 females, living in 1,081 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.93%, with male literacy at 74.51% and female literacy at 41.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,031, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Araut

Araut 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 Araut

Araut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murhari Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Araut is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Araut is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Araut

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

Health Facilities in Araut

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

FAQs about Araut