Arej - Balghat, Karauli

Arej is a village situated in the Balghat tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Todabhim and around 39 km from Karauli. Kirwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arej village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arej is 076323. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.12 hectares and falls under the 322238 pincode. Hindaun is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Arej village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Todabhim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arej

According to the 2011 Census, Arej village had a total population of 894 people, including 484 males and 410 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.43%, with male literacy at 88.56% and female literacy at 50.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Arej

Arej 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 Arej

Arej is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Mahabirji, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindaun to Arej is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Arej is about 39 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 Arej

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

Health Facilities in Arej

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

FAQs about Arej