Arai - Baglan, Nashik

Arai is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Arai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arai is 550135. The village covers a total geographical area of 2109 hectares and falls under the 423301 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Arai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baglan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhule Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arai

According to the 2011 Census, Arai village had a total population of 6,166 people, including 3,172 males and 2,994 females, living in 1,277 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.46%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 71.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 487, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,348.

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

Nearby Villages of Arai

Arai 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 Arai

Arai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Arai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Arai is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arai

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

Health Facilities in Arai

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

FAQs about Arai