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

According to the 2011 Census, Arrod village had a total population of 4,266 people, including 2,304 males and 1,962 females, living in 1,017 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.19%, with male literacy at 65.76% and female literacy at 42.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 844, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,159.

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

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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