Arai

Arai is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Arai Peeran is the gram panchayat of Arai village.

Here you can discover what makes Arai unique in its vibrant Mandi-Punch region. You’ll see Arai’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 Arai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arai is 001168. The village spans a total geographical area of 1563 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185101. Punch is nearest town to Arai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Arai 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 Poonch Haveli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Arai

Population of Arai

According to the 2011 Census, Arai has a total population of about 6,434, with approximately 3,347 males and 3,087 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,296 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,594. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.74%, with male literacy at about 48.31% and female literacy near 30.45%. There are around 1,423 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arai

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

Nearby Villages of Arai

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Arai