Aruwan - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Aruwan is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Aruwav serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aruwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aruwan is 213048. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.86 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Aruwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Aruwan

According to the 2011 Census, Aruwan village had a total population of 1,173 people, including 606 males and 567 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 77.64% and female literacy at 54.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 533.

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

Nearby Villages of Aruwan

Aruwan 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 Aruwan

Aruwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Aruwan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Aruwan is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aruwan

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

Health Facilities in Aruwan

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

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