Arwat - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Arwat is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Faizabad and around 33 km from Faizabad. Arwat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arwat is 166546. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.77 hectares and falls under the 224161 pincode. Faizabad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Arwat

As per Census 2011, Arwat village has a total population of 1,299 people, consisting of 628 males and 671 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 809 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 384 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arwat are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,299628671
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20199102
Scheduled Castes (SC)384179205
Literate Population809442367
Illiterate Population490186304

Nearby Villages of Arwat

Arwat 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kalyanpur(barauli)East1.07 km
AmariSouth1.24 km
Jagdishpur(arwal)West1.40 km
BhoyaSouth-West2.08 km
Rawa LohagpurSouth-East2.13 km
Malkhan PurNorth-West2.20 km
AmauniSouth2.42 km
KeshwpurNorth-East2.47 km
Fatehpur MumtazabadNorth-West2.80 km
Pampar PurEast2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arwat

Arwat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ulna Bhari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faizabad to Arwat is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Arwat is about 33 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 Arwat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Arwat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Arwat

Where is Arwat located?

Arwat village is located in Faizabad Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arwat?

Arwat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arwat?

The pincode of Arwat is 224161.

What is the population of Arwat?

Arwat has a total population of 1,299, including 628 males and 671 females.

How many households are there in Arwat?

There are 230 households in Arwat.

What is the literacy rate in Arwat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arwat is 62.28%. Male literacy is 70.38% and female literacy is 54.69%.