Arusi - Lahar, Bhind

Arusi is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Arusi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arusi is 453617. The village covers a total geographical area of 780.21 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Alampur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Arusi

According to the 2011 Census, Arusi village had a total population of 2,508 people, including 1,376 males and 1,132 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.08%, with male literacy at 96.31% and female literacy at 91.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 763.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5081,3761,132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)330156174
Scheduled Castes (SC)763408355
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,0491,175874
Illiterate Population459201258

Nearby Villages of Arusi

Arusi 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)
Rarua No.2South-West2.11 km
KariyawaliNorth2.49 km
GangepuraSouth2.77 km
KanksiEast2.81 km
LarsaSouth-East2.97 km
PharduaEast2.99 km
NaginpuraSouth-West3.29 km
RuraiNorth-West3.46 km
KhargpuraNorth-East3.81 km
Roor JagdishpuraSouth3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arusi

Arusi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Alampur to Arusi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Arusi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arusi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Arusi

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

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

FAQs about Arusi

Where is Arusi located?

Arusi village is located in Lahar Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Arusi?

Arusi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arusi?

The pincode of Arusi is 477445.

What is the population of Arusi?

Arusi had a total population of 2,508, including 1,376 males and 1,132 females.

How many households are there in Arusi?

Arusi had 439 households.

What is the literacy rate in Arusi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arusi was 94.08%. Male literacy was 96.31% and female literacy was 91.23%.