Arsi - Bori, Durg

Arsi is a village situated in the Bori tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Dhamdha and around 35 km from Durg. Arsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arsi is 442448. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.11 hectares and falls under the 491001 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Arsi

According to the 2011 Census, Arsi village had a total population of 1,244 people, including 618 males and 626 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.05%, with male literacy at 87.07% and female literacy at 63.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,244618626
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17010070
Scheduled Castes (SC)240129111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)25169
Literate Population806451355
Illiterate Population438167271

Nearby Villages of Arsi

Arsi 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)
DodkiNorth-West2.02 km
Sukhri KalanNorth-East2.15 km
LitiaSouth-West2.20 km
GadadihSouth-East2.80 km
Khilora KhurdNorth-East3.36 km
ChichaNorth-West3.47 km
TekaparEast3.47 km
Sukhri KhurdNorth-East3.74 km
DeurkonaNorth-West3.88 km
JogiguphaSouth-West4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arsi

Arsi 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 Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Arsi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Arsi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arsi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Arsi 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 Arsi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Arsi

Where is Arsi located?

Arsi village is located in Bori Tehsil, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Arsi?

Arsi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arsi?

The pincode of Arsi is 491001.

What is the population of Arsi?

Arsi had a total population of 1,244, including 618 males and 626 females.

How many households are there in Arsi?

Arsi had 263 households.

What is the literacy rate in Arsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arsi was 75.05%. Male literacy was 87.07% and female literacy was 63.85%.