Arai
About Arai
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Arai village is 001168. Arai village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 1563 hectares. Arai has a total population of 6,434 peoples, out of which male population is 3,347 while female population is 3,087. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 922 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of arai village is 39.74% out of which 48.31% males and 30.45% females are literate. There are about 1,423 houses in arai village. Pincode of arai village locality is 185101.
When it comes to administration, Arai village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Arai village comes under Poonch Haveli Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jammu Lok Sabha constituency. Punch is nearest town to arai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
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Population of Arai
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,434 | 3,347 | 3,087 |
| Children (0-6) | 1,296 | 668 | 628 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,594 | 844 | 750 |
| Literate Population | 2,557 | 1,617 | 940 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,877 | 1,730 | 2,147 |
Connectivity of Arai
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arai
Where is Arai located?
Arai village is situated in Mandi Tehsil, within the Punch district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Arai?
The Gram Panchayat of Arai is Arai Peeran (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Arai?
The pincode of Arai is 185101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Arai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Arai is 6,434, with 3,347 males and 3,087 females.
How many households are there in Arai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Arai village has a total of 1,423 households.
What is the literacy rate in Arai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Arai is 39.74%. The male literacy rate is 48.31%, while the female literacy rate is 30.45%.