Arala

Arala is a village located in Shirala tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Shirala (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Arala village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Arala unique in its vibrant Shirala-Sangli region. You’ll see Arala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Arala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arala is 568219. The village spans a total geographical area of 1419 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415405. Karad is nearest town to Arala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 54km away.

When it comes to local governance, Arala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shirala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Arala

Population of Arala

According to the 2011 Census, Arala has a total population of about 2,979, with approximately 1,445 males and 1,534 females. The sex ratio is around 1061 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 277 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 500 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 35. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.93%, with male literacy at about 79.03% and female literacy near 63.30%. There are around 661 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Arala. As per the 2011 stats, Arala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Arala

Knowing the nearby villages of Arala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Arala.

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