Areya - Basia, Gumla

Areya is a village situated in the Basia subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basiya and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Areya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Areya is 375925. The village covers a total geographical area of 957 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.

Areya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sisai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Areya

According to the 2011 Census, Areya village had a total population of 1,126 people, including 560 males and 566 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.70%, with male literacy at 74.38% and female literacy at 59.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 881.

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

Nearby Villages of Areya

Areya 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 Areya

Areya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pakra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Areya is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Areya

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

Health Facilities in Areya

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

FAQs about Areya