Arapur - Dompada, Cuttack

Arapur is a village situated in the Dompada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Banki and around 45 km from Cuttack. Dulanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arapur is 398926. The village covers a total geographical area of 531 hectares and falls under the 754007 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Arapur

According to the 2011 Census, Arapur village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 640 males and 563 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.39%, with male literacy at 83.03% and female literacy at 69.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Arapur

Arapur 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 Arapur

Public transport in the Arapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarpeswar Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Arapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Arapur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arapur

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

Health Facilities in Arapur

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

FAQs about Arapur