Aruha - Jaleswar, Balasore

Aruha is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Jaleswar and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Aruha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aruha is 391494. The village covers a total geographical area of 375 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Aruha

As per Census 2011, Aruha village has a total population of 2,202 people, consisting of 1,117 males and 1,085 females. The village has 534 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,474 literate and 728 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 483 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Aruha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Aruha

Aruha 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 Aruha

Aruha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Aruha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Aruha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aruha

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

Health Facilities in Aruha

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

FAQs about Aruha