Ara

Ara is a village located in Cuttack Sadar tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Cuttack Sadar (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Kuranga Padhan is the gram panchayat of Ara village.

Here you can discover what makes Ara unique in its vibrant Cuttack Sadar-Cuttack region. You’ll see Ara’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 Ara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ara is 400131. The village spans a total geographical area of 72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754001. Cuttack is nearest town to Ara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ara 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 Niali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ara

Population of Ara

According to the 2011 Census, Ara has a total population of about 277, with approximately 142 males and 135 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 168 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.70%, with male literacy at about 74.65% and female literacy near 56.30%. There are around 95 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ara

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

Nearby Villages of Ara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ara