Arrana - Khair, Aligarh

Arrana is a village situated in the Khair tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khair and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Arrana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arrana is 121830. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.37 hectares and falls under the 202138 pincode. Khair is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Arrana

According to the 2011 Census, Arrana village had a total population of 1,592 people, including 856 males and 736 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.04%, with male literacy at 84.75% and female literacy at 55.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 545.

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

Nearby Villages of Arrana

Arrana 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 Arrana

Arrana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kulwa, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khair to Arrana is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Arrana is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arrana

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

Health Facilities in Arrana

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

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