Arunbera - Arambag, Hooghly

Arunbera is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from Arambag and around 59.4 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arunbera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arunbera is 324349. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.95 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Arunbera

As per Census 2011, Arunbera village has a total population of 1,587 people, consisting of 798 males and 789 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 979 literate and 608 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,057 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,587798789
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18787100
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,057535522
Literate Population979554425
Illiterate Population608244364

Nearby Villages of Arunbera

Arunbera 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)
Golami ChakSouth-West0.83 km
Purbba KrishnapurNorth1.03 km
AmgaonSouth1.66 km
ShyamgramSouth-West1.80 km
Purbba ShibpurNorth-West1.97 km
MasinanEast1.99 km
SaotaSouth-East2.11 km
MazaffarpurNorth-West2.25 km
ChhandraSouth-West2.29 km
HaradityaSouth-West2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arunbera

Arunbera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Arunbera is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Arunbera is about 59.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arunbera

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

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

Health Facilities in Arunbera

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

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

FAQs about Arunbera

Where is Arunbera located?

Arunbera village is located in Arambag Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arunbera?

The Gram Panchayat of Arunbera is Harinkhola-i.

What is the pincode of Arunbera?

The pincode of Arunbera is 712415.

What is the population of Arunbera?

Arunbera has a total population of 1,587, including 798 males and 789 females.

How many households are there in Arunbera?

There are 348 households in Arunbera.

What is the literacy rate in Arunbera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arunbera is 61.69%. Male literacy is 69.42% and female literacy is 53.87%.