Ara

Block / Tehsil Sitapur
District Surguja
State Chhattisgarh

About Ara

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Ara village is 433444. Ara village is located in Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Sitapur (tehsildar office) and 69km away from district headquarter Ambikapur. As per 2009 stats, Ara village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1079.85 hectares. Ara has a total population of 2,316 peoples, out of which male population is 1,172 while female population is 1,144. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 976 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of ara village is 41.62% out of which 48.98% males and 34.09% females are literate. There are about 517 houses in ara village. Pincode of ara village locality is 497114.

Sitapur is nearest town to ara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Ara

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,316 1,172 1,144
Children (0-6) 402 211 191
Scheduled Castes (SC) 78 40 38
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,912 962 950
Literate Population 964 574 390
Illiterate Population 1,352 598 754

Connectivity of Ara

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Ara

Frequently Asked Questions about Ara

Where is Ara located?

Ara village is situated in Sitapur Tehsil, within the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ara?

Ara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Ara?

The pincode of Ara is 497114, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Ara as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ara is 2,316, with 1,172 males and 1,144 females.

How many households are there in Ara as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Ara village has a total of 517 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ara as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ara is 41.62%. The male literacy rate is 48.98%, while the female literacy rate is 34.09%.