Aruha - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Aruha is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Dharmasala and around 60 km from Jajapur . Aruha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aruha is 401274. The village covers a total geographical area of 480 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 38 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 Dharmasala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jajpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aruha

According to the 2011 Census, Aruha village had a total population of 2,281 people, including 1,162 males and 1,119 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.23%, with male literacy at 88.64% and female literacy at 75.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Aruha is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Aruha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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