Arak - Mangrulpir, Washim

Arak is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Arak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arak is 530800. The village covers a total geographical area of 516.22 hectares and falls under the 444409 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Arak

According to the 2011 Census, Arak village had a total population of 1,490 people, including 770 males and 720 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.68%, with male literacy at 92.79% and female literacy at 80.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 301, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Arak

Arak 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 Arak

Arak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaulka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Arak is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Arak is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arak

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

Health Facilities in Arak

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

FAQs about Arak