Airan - Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar, Alirajpur

Airan is a village situated in the Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Bhavra and around 51 km from Alirajpur. Chhota Bhawata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Airan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Airan is 504937. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.03 hectares and falls under the 457885 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Airan

As per Census 2011, Airan village has a total population of 745 people, consisting of 372 males and 373 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 307 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 745 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population745372373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1768690
Scheduled Tribes (ST)745372373
Literate Population307180127
Illiterate Population438192246

Nearby Villages of Airan

Airan 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)
BilghataSouth-West2.40 km
AgranNorth-West2.84 km
PunyawatSouth-East2.98 km
Bhawata ChhotaEast3.32 km
SatpalWest3.47 km
PolbadiNorth3.48 km
KabricellNorth-West3.80 km
MandharSouth-West3.85 km
BinatEast3.96 km
DungriyaWest4.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Airan

Airan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Airan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Airan is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Airan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Airan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Airan 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 Airan

Where is Airan located?

Airan village is located in Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Airan?

The Gram Panchayat of Airan is Chhota Bhawata.

What is the pincode of Airan?

The pincode of Airan is 457885.

What is the population of Airan?

Airan has a total population of 745, including 372 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Airan?

There are 136 households in Airan.

What is the literacy rate in Airan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Airan is 41.21%. Male literacy is 48.39% and female literacy is 34.05%.