Aluar - Obra, Sonbhadra

Aluar is a village situated in the Obra tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Robertsganj and around 20 km from Sonbhadra. Guradah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aluar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aluar is 214012. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.13 hectares and falls under the 231205 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 255 km away.

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

Population of Aluar

As per Census 2011, Aluar village has a total population of 850 people, consisting of 445 males and 405 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 216 literate and 634 illiterate residents. Additionally, 289 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population850445405
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1839093
Scheduled Castes (SC)289142147
Scheduled Tribes (ST)674324
Literate Population21614076
Illiterate Population634305329

Nearby Villages of Aluar

Aluar 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)
PatehraWest1.99 km
Judauri PardhanNorth3.55 km
GuradahSouth-East3.60 km
BarganwaSouth3.62 km
DugauliaNorth-West3.85 km
BaraganwaNorth4.20 km
Jurauli KolaniNorth-East4.23 km
ChatarwarSouth-West5.06 km
BeejauraSouth5.40 km
KurachhaSouth-West5.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aluar

Aluar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agori Khas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Aluar is about 255 km, with a usual travel time of around ~7.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Aluar is about 20 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 Aluar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Aluar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aluar

Where is Aluar located?

Aluar village is located in Obra Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aluar?

The Gram Panchayat of Aluar is Guradah.

What is the pincode of Aluar?

The pincode of Aluar is 231205.

What is the population of Aluar?

Aluar has a total population of 850, including 445 males and 405 females.

How many households are there in Aluar?

There are 139 households in Aluar.

What is the literacy rate in Aluar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aluar is 25.41%. Male literacy is 31.46% and female literacy is 18.77%.