Village code 433444

Ara Village, Sitapur Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Ara is a village in Sitapur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Ara village map in Chhattisgarh
Ara village map image for Sitapur Tehsil, Chhattisgarh.

Village Overview

Ara is a village in Sitapur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. For Ara, the population is 2,316, PIN code is 497114 and Census village code is 433444. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Ara village
Village code433444
PIN code497114
Population2,316
Households517
Area1,079.85 ha / 10.80 sq. km / 2,668 acres
Population density214 people per sq. km
Sex ratio976 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townSitapur (14 km)
Current stateChhattisgarh
Census 2011 stateChhattisgarh
Current districtSurguja
Census 2011 districtSurguja

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 497114. This helps users verify the postal area for Ara, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Ara village
PIN code497114
Post offices linked with this PINPratapgarh SO, Baneya BO, Guturma BO, Jamkani BO, Pent BO, and Ulakia BO
Best matching post officePratapgarh SO (Post office)
Delivery office records6
Postal districtSurguja
Postal stateChhattisgarh
Postal divisionSurguja Division
Postal circleChattisgarh Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Ara comes under Ara gram panchayat and Sitapur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Sitapur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Sitapur at 14 km. The Census district headquarters, Ambikapur, is 69 km away.

Administrative details for Ara
Current stateChhattisgarh
Census 2011 stateChhattisgarh
Current districtSurguja
Census 2011 districtSurguja
State code22
District code401
Tehsil / Census sub-district code3252
C.D. Block code24
Block panchayat code24

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Ara village and its household count.

Total population

2,316 residents in 517 households

Male population

1,172

Female population

1,144

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 78; Scheduled Tribes: 1,912

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 4

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Ara
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Ara
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Ara
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power8 hours per day
Winter domestic power10 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Ara
Net area sown665.94 hectares
Irrigated area5.30 hectares
Unirrigated area660.64 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area1.38 hectares
Forest area0.43 hectares
Non-agricultural area30.01 hectares
Current fallow land26.94 hectares
Other fallow land30.98 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropMaize
Third cropPigeon Pea

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Ara
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Petla, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sitapara, more than 10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Ara

Sitapur (14 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Sitapur is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Ara
Nearest major townSitapur (14 km)
Tehsil headquartersSitapur (14 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Ara. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Ara
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 4
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position1
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Public Reading RoomAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ara village located?

Ara is located in Sitapur Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Surguja.

Which Tehsil is Ara in?

Ara is in Sitapur Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Ara in?

District: Surguja.

What is the village code of Ara?

The Census village code of Ara is 433444.

What is the PIN code of Ara?

The PIN code reported for Ara is 497114.

What is the population of Ara?

Ara has 2,316 residents in 517 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Ara part of?

Ara comes under Ara gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Ara?

The nearest statutory town to Ara is Sitapur (14 km).

Which crops are grown in Ara?

The main crops reported for Ara are Paddy, Maize, and Pigeon Pea.

What land-use details are available for Ara?

Land-use details for Ara include net area sown: 665.94 hectares, irrigated area: 5.30 hectares, and unirrigated area: 660.64 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Ara?

Government primary school status for Ara is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Ara?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Ara?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Ara?

The total geographical area of Ara is 1,079.85 hectares.

How many households are in Ara?

Ara has 517 households as per Census 2011.

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