Ara - Chandwa, Latehar

Ara is a village situated in the Chandwa subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandwa and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Ladhup serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ara is 367600. The village covers a total geographical area of 382 hectares and falls under the 829203 pincode.

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

Population of Ara

According to the 2011 Census, Ara village had a total population of 358 people, including 193 males and 165 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.45%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 43.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 266.

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

Nearby Villages of Ara

Ara 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 Ara

Ara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahuamilan, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Ara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ara

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

Health Facilities in Ara

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

FAQs about Ara