Arora - Baldeogarh, Tikamgarh

Arora is a village situated in the Baldeogarh tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baldeogarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Aroura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arora is 457117. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.82 hectares and falls under the 472111 pincode. Baldeogarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Arora

As per Census 2011, Arora village has a total population of 2,911 people, consisting of 1,544 males and 1,367 females. The village has 640 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 423 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,290 literate and 1,621 illiterate residents. Additionally, 508 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9111,5441,367
Child Population (0–6 yrs)423222201
Scheduled Castes (SC)508261247
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,290772518
Illiterate Population1,621772849

Nearby Villages of Arora

Arora 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)
JalguwanSouth-West2.19 km
KulguwanNorth2.35 km
KhoderaWest2.67 km
Shubh KannpurNorth-East2.81 km
Geden TalNorth-West3.45 km
MidawaliSouth3.72 km
KunaitaWest4.21 km
KhardootiEast4.39 km
BhairaNorth-West4.63 km
HarpuraSouth-West4.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arora

Arora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikamgarh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baldeogarh to Arora is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Arora is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Arora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Arora

Where is Arora located?

Arora village is located in Baldeogarh Tehsil, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arora?

The Gram Panchayat of Arora is Aroura.

What is the pincode of Arora?

The pincode of Arora is 472111.

What is the population of Arora?

Arora has a total population of 2,911, including 1,544 males and 1,367 females.

How many households are there in Arora?

There are 640 households in Arora.

What is the literacy rate in Arora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arora is 44.31%. Male literacy is 50.00% and female literacy is 37.89%.