Arar Bege - Kaliganj, Nadia

Arar Bege is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 43.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Palitbegia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arar Bege village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arar Bege is 321362. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.69 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Arar Bege

As per Census 2011, Arar Bege village has a total population of 1,163 people, consisting of 617 males and 546 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 577 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arar Bege are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,163617546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1667987
Literate Population586342244
Illiterate Population577275302

Nearby Villages of Arar Bege

Arar Bege 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)
SolakurNorth-East0.51 km
Khorda BegeEast0.74 km
Chak BegeNorth-West1.03 km
Bil BhalsuniSouth1.32 km
NaosaSouth-West1.74 km
Palit BegeSouth-East1.76 km
Gokul NagarNorth-West2.03 km
SantipurSouth-West2.20 km
DaluipuraSouth2.50 km
Ghorai KhetraSouth-West2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arar Bege

Arar Bege is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Arar Bege is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Arar Bege is about 43.1 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 Arar Bege

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Arar Bege

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Arar Bege

Where is Arar Bege located?

Arar Bege village is located in Kaliganj Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arar Bege?

The Gram Panchayat of Arar Bege is Palitbegia.

What is the pincode of Arar Bege?

The pincode of Arar Bege is 741137.

What is the population of Arar Bege?

Arar Bege has a total population of 1,163, including 617 males and 546 females.

How many households are there in Arar Bege?

There are 276 households in Arar Bege.

What is the literacy rate in Arar Bege?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arar Bege is 50.39%. Male literacy is 55.43% and female literacy is 44.69%.