Ara

Ara is a village located in Balumath subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 75km away from district headquarter Balumath. Balumath is the sub-district headquarter of Ara village. As per 2009 stats, Ganeshpur is the gram panchayat of Ara village.

Here you can discover what makes Ara unique in its vibrant Balumath-Latehar region. You’ll see Ara’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 Ara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ara is 367357. The village spans a total geographical area of 521.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Balumath is nearest town to Ara village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Ara

Population of Ara

According to the 2011 Census, Ara has a total population of about 2,205, with approximately 1,113 males and 1,092 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 410 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,006 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 212. The overall literacy rate is approximately 41.36%, with male literacy at about 48.52% and female literacy near 34.07%. There are around 413 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ara

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

Nearby Villages of Ara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ara