Arat

Arat is a village located in Renuka tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Sangrah. Sangrah is the sub-district headquarter of Arat village. As per 2009 stats, Shilawara Shivpur is the gram panchayat of Arat village.

Here you can discover what makes Arat unique in its vibrant Renuka-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Arat’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 Arat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arat is 022963. The village spans a total geographical area of 552 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173023. Nahan is nearest town to Arat village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Arat 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 Sri renukaji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Arat

Population of Arat

According to the 2011 Census, Arat has a total population of about 322, with approximately 159 males and 163 females. The sex ratio is around 1025 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 116 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.12%, with male literacy at about 77.99% and female literacy near 64.42%. There are around 53 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arat

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

Nearby Villages of Arat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Arat