Araud

Araud is a village located in Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Charama (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Aroud is the gram panchayat of Araud village.

Here you can discover what makes Araud unique in its vibrant Charama-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Araud’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Araud

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Araud is 447508. The village spans a total geographical area of 573.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494336. Charama is nearest town to Araud village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Araud village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Araud

Population of Araud

According to the 2011 Census, Araud has a total population of about 1,312, with approximately 644 males and 668 females. The sex ratio is around 1037 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 124 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 118 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 524. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.12%, with male literacy at about 79.04% and female literacy near 61.53%. There are around 310 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Araud's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Araud

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Araud. As per the 2011 stats, Araud had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Araud

Knowing the nearby villages of Araud helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Araud.

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