Arar - Bhandaria, Garhwa

Arar is a village situated in the Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandaria and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Gadhwa. Fakiradih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arar is 347979. The village covers a total geographical area of 900.9 hectares and falls under the 822111 pincode. Daltanganj is the nearest town.

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

Population of Arar

As per Census 2011, Arar village has a total population of 78 people, consisting of 41 males and 37 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 literate and 21 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population784137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1192
Scheduled Tribes (ST)784137
Literate Population573126
Illiterate Population211011

Nearby Villages of Arar

Arar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DuthuNorth-West2.84 km
ParroSouth-West3.22 km
MandalSouth-East3.50 km
KurunNorth-East4.29 km
Tatha Alias BalbalEast4.46 km
BijkaNorth-West5.90 km
BhajnaSouth6.16 km
KutkuSouth6.21 km
LidkiWest6.83 km
KhairaSouth-West7.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arar

Public transport in the Arar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gadhwa to Arar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Arar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Arar

Where is Arar located?

Arar village is located in Bhandaria Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arar?

The Gram Panchayat of Arar is Fakiradih.

What is the pincode of Arar?

The pincode of Arar is 822111.

What is the population of Arar?

Arar has a total population of 78, including 41 males and 37 females.

How many households are there in Arar?

There are 12 households in Arar.

What is the literacy rate in Arar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arar is 73.08%. Male literacy is 75.61% and female literacy is 70.27%.