Arapata

Arapata is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Madhapur is the gram panchayat of Arapata village.

Here you can discover what makes Arapata unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Arapata’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 Arapata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arapata is 390650. The village spans a total geographical area of 211 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757026. Baripada is nearest town to Arapata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

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

Google Map of Arapata

Population of Arapata

According to the 2011 Census, Arapata has a total population of about 787, with approximately 407 males and 380 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 92 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 169 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 578. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.48%, with male literacy at about 62.90% and female literacy near 41.32%. There are around 211 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arapata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arapata

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

Nearby Villages of Arapata

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

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