Arala - Bahanaga, Balasore

Arala is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Soro and around 28 km from Baleshwar. Kalyani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arala is 393912. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Soro Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arala

According to the 2011 Census, Arala village had a total population of 737 people, including 368 males and 369 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.47%, with male literacy at 95.90% and female literacy at 85.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 554.

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, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Arala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Arala is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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