Arai - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Arai is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Araee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arai is 167827. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.56 hectares and falls under the 224149 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Arai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Arai

According to the 2011 Census, Arai village had a total population of 3,573 people, including 1,816 males and 1,757 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.63%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 63.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Arai

Arai 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 Arai

Arai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Arai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Arai is about 27 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 Arai

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

Health Facilities in Arai

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

FAQs about Arai