Arisal - Delanga, Puri

Arisal is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Arisal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arisal is 408577. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 752016 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Arisal

As per Census 2011, Arisal village has a total population of 2,053 people, consisting of 1,030 males and 1,023 females. The village has 447 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,544 literate and 509 illiterate residents. Additionally, 682 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0531,0301,023
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231120111
Scheduled Castes (SC)682328354
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1316863
Literate Population1,544832712
Illiterate Population509198311

Nearby Villages of Arisal

Arisal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BankiloNorth-West1.42 km
BualiSouth-West1.53 km
BrahmanataraboiSouth1.55 km
JayapurNorth-West1.91 km
OdalangaNorth-East1.93 km
KhelaurSouth-East2.00 km
AmalangaWest2.02 km
KhandigaonNorth2.03 km
NahangaNorth-East2.16 km
NarapurNorth-West2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arisal

Arisal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Delang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Arisal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Arisal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arisal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Arisal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Arisal

Where is Arisal located?

Arisal village is located in Delanga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arisal?

Arisal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arisal?

The pincode of Arisal is 752016.

What is the population of Arisal?

Arisal has a total population of 2,053, including 1,030 males and 1,023 females.

How many households are there in Arisal?

There are 447 households in Arisal.

What is the literacy rate in Arisal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arisal is 75.21%. Male literacy is 80.78% and female literacy is 69.60%.