Ari - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Ari is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Aari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ari is 441147. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.81 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Ari

According to the 2011 Census, Ari village had a total population of 1,637 people, including 805 males and 832 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.67%, with male literacy at 79.19% and female literacy at 60.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Ari

Ari 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 Ari

Public transport in the Ari is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Ari is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Ari is about 22 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 Ari

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

Health Facilities in Ari

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

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