Arara - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Arara is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Nizamabad and around 38 km from Azamgarh. Arara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arara is 194592. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.97 hectares and falls under the 276302 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Arara

According to the 2011 Census, Arara village had a total population of 1,795 people, including 845 males and 950 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.62%, with male literacy at 82.96% and female literacy at 61.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 977.

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

Nearby Villages of Arara

Arara 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 Arara

Arara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjarpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Arara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Arara is about 38 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 Arara

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

Health Facilities in Arara

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

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