Arrod - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Arrod is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 188 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Arrod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arrod is 451361. The village covers a total geographical area of 2883 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Arrod

As per Census 2011, Arrod village has a total population of 4,266 people, consisting of 2,304 males and 1,962 females. The village has 1,017 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 756 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,937 literate and 2,329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 844 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arrod

Arrod 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 Arrod

Arrod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Birpur, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Arrod is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Arrod is about 188 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arrod

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

Health Facilities in Arrod

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

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