Araud - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Araud is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Aroud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Araud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Araud is 447508. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.01 hectares and falls under the 494336 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Araud

According to the 2011 Census, Araud village had a total population of 1,312 people, including 644 males and 668 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.44%, with male literacy at 87.61% and female literacy at 67.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 524.

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

Nearby Villages of Araud

Araud 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 Araud

Araud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Araud is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Araud is about 25 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 Araud

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

Health Facilities in Araud

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

FAQs about Araud