Aran - Gulabganj, Vidisha

Aran is a village situated in the Gulabganj tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulabganj and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Aran village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aran is 481752. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.78 hectares and falls under the 464220 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Aran village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vidisha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Aran

According to the 2011 Census, Aran village had a total population of 673 people, including 347 males and 326 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.03%, with male literacy at 85.86% and female literacy at 65.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Aran

Aran 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 Aran

Aran is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Aran is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Aran is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aran

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

Health Facilities in Aran

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

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