Arid - Burmu, Ranchi

Arid is a village situated in the Burmu subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Burmu and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Sarle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arid village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arid is 373375. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.95 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Arid

As per Census 2011, Arid village has a total population of 718 people, consisting of 336 males and 382 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 329 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population718336382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1376374
Scheduled Castes (SC)773641
Scheduled Tribes (ST)329162167
Literate Population367207160
Illiterate Population351129222

Nearby Villages of Arid

Arid 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)
KoejamWest1.55 km
UmedandaSouth2.19 km
HendagNorth-East2.74 km
SumuWest3.35 km
HeringEast3.52 km
BuchadihNorth4.30 km
Chalniya (chalaniya)South4.33 km
BinjaEast4.33 km
KedliSouth-West4.62 km
BatukaEast4.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arid

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Arid. The nearest railway station is Hendegir, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Arid is about 45 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 Arid

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Arid

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Arid

Where is Arid located?

Arid village is located in Burmu Subdivision, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arid?

The Gram Panchayat of Arid is Sarle.

What is the pincode of Arid?

The pincode of Arid is 834001.

What is the population of Arid?

Arid has a total population of 718, including 336 males and 382 females.

How many households are there in Arid?

There are 137 households in Arid.

What is the literacy rate in Arid?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arid is 51.11%. Male literacy is 61.61% and female literacy is 41.88%.