Arave - Sindkhede, Dhule

Arave is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Arave village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arave is 526225. The village covers a total geographical area of 2153 hectares and falls under the 425407 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Arave

According to the 2011 Census, Arave village had a total population of 2,288 people, including 1,154 males and 1,134 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.20%, with male literacy at 71.44% and female literacy at 54.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 447.

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

Nearby Villages of Arave

Arave 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 Arave

Arave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonshelu, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Arave is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Arave is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arave

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

Health Facilities in Arave

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

FAQs about Arave