Aruhan - Kakatpur, Puri

Aruhan is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Konark and around 50 km from Puri. Abadan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aruhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aruhan is 409306. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 752118 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Aruhan

According to the 2011 Census, Aruhan village had a total population of 268 people, including 134 males and 134 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.25%, with male literacy at 96.52% and female literacy at 84.30%.

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

Nearby Villages of Aruhan

Aruhan 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 Aruhan

Aruhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Aruhan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Aruhan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aruhan

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

Health Facilities in Aruhan

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

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