Ajarai

Ajarai is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Artal is the gram panchayat of Ajarai village.

Here you can discover what makes Ajarai unique in its vibrant Kegaon-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Ajarai’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 Ajarai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ajarai is 423625. The village spans a total geographical area of 445 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Ajarai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

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

Google Map of Ajarai

Population of Ajarai

According to the 2011 Census, Ajarai has a total population of about 1,091, with approximately 554 males and 537 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 172 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 130 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 219. The overall literacy rate is approximately 41.43%, with male literacy at about 49.64% and female literacy near 32.96%. There are around 260 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ajarai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ajarai

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

Nearby Villages of Ajarai

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

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