Arra - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Arra is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from Bhatar. Mahachanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arra is 319814. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.9 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Arra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arra

According to the 2011 Census, Arra village had a total population of 2,821 people, including 1,433 males and 1,388 females, living in 671 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.78%, with male literacy at 81.25% and female literacy at 74.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,089, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Arra

Arra 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 Arra

Arra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talit, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Arra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arra

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

Health Facilities in Arra

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

FAQs about Arra