Aragul - Jatani, Khordha

Aragul is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jatani and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Haripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aragul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aragul is 407836. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 752050 pincode. Jatani is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Aragul

As per Census 2011, Aragul village has a total population of 2,070 people, consisting of 1,114 males and 956 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,525 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 440 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 326 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Aragul are given below:

Nearby Villages of Aragul

Aragul 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 Aragul

Aragul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Argul, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatani to Aragul is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Aragul is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aragul

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

Health Facilities in Aragul

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

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