Arimul - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Arimul is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Jenapur and around 55 km from Jajapur . Jenapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arimul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arimul is 401378. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 755023 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Arimul

According to the 2011 Census, Arimul village had a total population of 890 people, including 441 males and 449 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.80%, with male literacy at 91.79% and female literacy at 75.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Arimul

Arimul 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 Arimul

Arimul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jenapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Arimul is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Arimul 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 Arimul

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

Health Facilities in Arimul

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

FAQs about Arimul