Aratala

Aratala is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Artal is the gram panchayat of Aratala village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Aratala is 423626. The village spans a total geographical area of 634 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Aratala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Aratala 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 Aratala

Population of Aratala

According to the 2011 Census, Aratala has a total population of about 1,517, with approximately 751 males and 766 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 193 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 397 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 377. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.97%, with male literacy at about 59.39% and female literacy near 40.73%. There are around 403 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Aratala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Aratala

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

Nearby Villages of Aratala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Aratala