Arar - Padma, Hazaribagh

Arar is a village situated in the Padma subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padma and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Bandarbela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arar is 368031. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.41 hectares and falls under the 825411 pincode. Hazaribagh is the nearest town.

Arar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Arar

As per Census 2011, Arar village has a total population of 1,532 people, consisting of 771 males and 761 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 283 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 772 literate and 760 illiterate residents. Additionally, 434 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,532771761
Child Population (0–6 yrs)283139144
Scheduled Castes (SC)434207227
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population772467305
Illiterate Population760304456

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)
TilaidihEast1.37 km
KandadagNorth-West1.49 km
JihuSouth1.77 km
PartanNorth-East2.10 km
SujiEast2.13 km
BandarbelaNorth-West2.22 km
LatiNorth2.27 km
SurajpuraEast2.42 km
NawadihEast2.63 km
PandraSouth-East2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arar

Arar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Larabad, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Arar is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 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 5-10 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 Padma Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arar?

The Gram Panchayat of Arar is Bandarbela.

What is the pincode of Arar?

The pincode of Arar is 825411.

What is the population of Arar?

Arar has a total population of 1,532, including 771 males and 761 females.

How many households are there in Arar?

There are 261 households in Arar.

What is the literacy rate in Arar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arar is 50.39%. Male literacy is 60.57% and female literacy is 40.08%.