Village code 162884

Ara Kalan Village, Handia Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Ara Kalan is a village in Handia Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Prayagraj district now, and Allahabad district in Census 2011 records, Uttar Pradesh. 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 Kalan village map in Uttar Pradesh
Ara Kalan village map image for Handia Tehsil, Uttar Pradesh.

Village Overview

Ara Kalan is a village in Handia Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Prayagraj district now, and Allahabad district in Census 2011 records, Uttar Pradesh. For Ara Kalan, the population is 5,804, PIN code is 221508 and Census village code is 162884. 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 Kalan village
Village code162884
PIN code221508
Population5,804
Households904
Area990.62 ha / 9.91 sq. km / 2,448 acres
Population density586 people per sq. km
Sex ratio943 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townAllahabad (35 km)
Current stateUttar Pradesh
Census 2011 stateUttar Pradesh
Current districtPrayagraj
Census 2011 districtAllahabad

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 221508. This helps users verify the postal area for Ara Kalan, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Ara Kalan village
PIN code221508
Post offices linked with this PINSaidabad SO, Arahkala BO, Ashey Pur BO, Basgit Bazar BO, Buir BO, and Chaka BO
Best matching post officeSaidabad SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtPrayagraj
Postal stateUttar Pradesh
Postal divisionPrayagraj Division
Postal circleUttar Pradesh Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Ara Kalan comes under Arakalan gram panchayat and Saidabad C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Handia Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Handia at 16 km. The Census district headquarters, Allahabad, is 35 km away.

Administrative details for Ara Kalan
Current stateUttar Pradesh
Census 2011 stateUttar Pradesh
Current districtPrayagraj
Census 2011 districtAllahabad
State code9
District code175
Tehsil / Census sub-district code893
C.D. Block code472
Block panchayat code472

Population Profile

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

Total population

5,804 residents in 904 households

Male population

2,987

Female population

2,817

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 1,260; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

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: 1

Private primary school

Available; count: 1

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Senior secondary school

Available; government count: 1

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 Kalan
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 Kalan
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayAvailable
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 coverageNot available in village
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 supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

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 Kalan
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageAvailable
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power12 hours per day
Winter domestic power12 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 Kalan
Net area sown319.43 hectares
Irrigated area315.43 hectares
Unirrigated area4 hectares
Canal irrigated area315.43 hectares
Non-agricultural area151.76 hectares
Current fallow land107.11 hectares
Other fallow land151.24 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropWheat
Third cropPotato

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 Kalan
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 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 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Ara Kalan

Allahabad (35 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Handia 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 Kalan
Nearest major townAllahabad (35 km)
Tehsil headquartersHandia (16 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
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 Kalan. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Ara Kalan
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Senior Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Senior Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree1
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
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Closed DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Community Waste Disposal System After House to House CollectionAvailable
Sub Post OfficeAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
National HighwayAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Navigable Waterways River CanalAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable

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 Kalan village located?

Ara Kalan is located in Handia Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. Current district: Prayagraj; Census 2011 district: Allahabad.

Which Tehsil is Ara Kalan in?

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

Which district is Ara Kalan in?

Current district: Prayagraj; Census 2011 district: Allahabad.

What is the village code of Ara Kalan?

The Census village code of Ara Kalan is 162884.

What is the PIN code of Ara Kalan?

The PIN code reported for Ara Kalan is 221508.

What is the population of Ara Kalan?

Ara Kalan has 5,804 residents in 904 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Ara Kalan part of?

Ara Kalan comes under Arakalan gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Ara Kalan?

The nearest statutory town to Ara Kalan is Allahabad (35 km).

Which crops are grown in Ara Kalan?

The main crops reported for Ara Kalan are Paddy, Wheat, and Potato.

What land-use details are available for Ara Kalan?

Land-use details for Ara Kalan include net area sown: 319.43 hectares, irrigated area: 315.43 hectares, and unirrigated area: 4 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Ara Kalan?

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

Is public bus service available in Ara Kalan?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Ara Kalan?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Ara Kalan?

The total geographical area of Ara Kalan is 990.62 hectares.

How many households are in Ara Kalan?

Ara Kalan has 904 households as per Census 2011.

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