Arka

Arka is a village located in Badi tehsil of Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Badi (tehsildar office) and 103km away from district headquarter Raisen. As per 2009 stats, Sagoniya is the gram panchayat of Arka village.

Arka has its own place in the vibrant Raisen region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Arka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arka is 484697. The village spans a total geographical area of 200.754 hectares. Badi is nearest town to Arka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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

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Population of Arka

Below is a concise population overview of Arka as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 354 192 162
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 47 30 17
Scheduled Castes (SC) 30 18 12
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 238 137 101
Illiterate Population 116 55 61

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Arka village:

  • The total population of Arka village is around 354, including approximately 192 males and 162 females, with a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 47 children aged 0–6 years in Arka village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Arka village has 30 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Arka village is about 67.23%, with male literacy at 71.35% and female literacy at 62.35%.
  • There are around 67 households in Arka village.

Connectivity of Arka

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available

Nearby Villages of Arka

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

Shivtala Kutnasir Sagoniya Khandawar Sultannagar Badodiya Kalan Dumar Kalan Khapariya Kalan Nagpur Gonda Kheda Bharkachha Kalan

Frequently Asked Questions about Arka

Where is Arka located?
Arka village is situated in Badi Tehsil, within the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Arka?
The Gram Panchayat of Arka is Sagoniya (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Arka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Arka is 354, with 192 males and 162 females.
How many households are there in Arka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Arka village has a total of 67 households.
What is the literacy rate in Arka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Arka is 67.23%. The male literacy rate is 71.35%, while the female literacy rate is 62.35%.