Arai - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Arai is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Karchhana and around 42 km from Allahabad. Arai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arai is 162511. The village covers a total geographical area of 757.09 hectares and falls under the 212301 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Arai

According to the 2011 Census, Arai village had a total population of 4,648 people, including 2,363 males and 2,285 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.19%, with male literacy at 90.30% and female literacy at 57.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Arai. The nearest railway station is Meja Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Arai is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Arai is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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