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

As per Census 2011, Arara village has a total population of 1,795 people, consisting of 845 males and 950 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,124 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,103 literate and 692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 977 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,795845950
Child Population (0–6 yrs)255135120
Scheduled Castes (SC)977474503
Literate Population1,103589514
Illiterate Population692256436

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Said MuiyanNorth-West1.10 km
Inao BharWest1.14 km
KamravanNorth-East1.30 km
BelauSouth-East1.72 km
NagawanNorth-East1.77 km
Chak MuktiNorth-East2.28 km
Mohamadpur PhetiSouth2.40 km
Daria Pur BasahiSouth-West2.59 km
Nardah Chak NardahNorth-West2.82 km
GothaonWest2.99 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Arara

Where is Arara located?

Arara village is located in Martinganjon Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arara?

Arara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arara?

The pincode of Arara is 276302.

What is the population of Arara?

Arara has a total population of 1,795, including 845 males and 950 females.

How many households are there in Arara?

There are 287 households in Arara.

What is the literacy rate in Arara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arara is 61.45%. Male literacy is 69.70% and female literacy is 54.11%.