Arihan

Arihan is a village located in Chandanpur tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Chandanpur (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Bhailipur is the gram panchayat of Arihan village.

Here you can discover what makes Arihan unique in its vibrant Chandanpur-Puri region. You’ll see Arihan’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 Arihan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arihan is 409724. The village spans a total geographical area of 211 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752012. Puri is nearest town to Arihan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

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

Google Map of Arihan

Population of Arihan

According to the 2011 Census, Arihan has a total population of about 1,047, with approximately 520 males and 527 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 128 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 86 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.51%, with male literacy at about 84.81% and female literacy near 72.30%. There are around 225 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arihan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arihan

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

Nearby Villages of Arihan

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

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