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

According to the 2011 Census, Arisal village had a total population of 2,053 people, including 1,030 males and 1,023 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.74%, with male literacy at 91.43% and female literacy at 78.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 682, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Arisal