Arand - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Arand is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Arand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arand is 200253. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.6 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Khetasaray is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Arand

As per Census 2011, Arand village has a total population of 4,550 people, consisting of 2,182 males and 2,368 females. The village has 616 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 785 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,799 literate and 1,751 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Arand

Arand 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 Arand

Arand 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 Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasaray to Arand is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Arand is about 31 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 Arand

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

Health Facilities in Arand

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

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