Arala - Shirala, Sangli

Arala is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Arala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arala is 568219. The village covers a total geographical area of 1419 hectares and falls under the 415415 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Arala

According to the 2011 Census, Arala village had a total population of 2,979 people, including 1,445 males and 1,534 females, living in 661 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.20%, with male literacy at 89.01% and female literacy at 68.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Arala

Arala 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 Arala

Arala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Arala is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Arala is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arala

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

Health Facilities in Arala

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

FAQs about Arala