Indian Village Directory

Ara Village

Ara is an inhabited village in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374231, the Census 2011 record lists 510 people in 114 households and the reported area is 433.37 hectares. The local references include Patratu Gram Panchayat, Chanho CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Ara is a village in Chanho Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374231 and 510 people in 114 households.
Village Code374231
Population510
Households114
Area433.37 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi

Key Village Facts

Village
Ara
Census Village Code
374231
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ranchi
District Census Code
364
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanho
Sub-district Census Code
02694
CD Block
Chanho
Gram Panchayat
Patratu
Households
114
Population
510
Male Population
266
Female Population
244
Sex Ratio
917.29
Area
433.37 hectares
Area
4.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835214
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 510 people, 433.37 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Ara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictRanchi
Sub-districtChanho
CD BlockChanho
Gram PanchayatPATRATU
  • Ara falls under Chanho Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 374231.
  • The record lists 510 people living in 114 households.
  • The reported village area is 433.37 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density117.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.47 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share45.88%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share27.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ara in the official administrative record. Census village code 374231, Patratu Gram Panchayat and Chanho CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
364
Sub-district Census Code
02694
Village Census Code
374231
CD Block Code
0200
CD Block Name
Chanho
Gram Panchayat Name
Patratu

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Ara, about 45 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chanho
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Ranchi
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
433.37 hectares
Area
4.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 510 people in 114 households, with 266 male residents and 244 female residents. The average household size is 4.47, and SC share is 17.65% and ST share is 45.88% for Ara. Population density works out to about 117.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
114
Total Population
510
Male Population
266
Female Population
244
Sex Ratio
917.29
Average Household Size
4.47
SC Population
90
SC Male Population
45
SC Female Population
45
SC Population Share
17.65
ST Population
234
ST Male Population
129
ST Female Population
105
ST Population Share
45.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.01 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
18.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ara include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ara include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 77.13 hectares and irrigated land is 21.41 hectares (27.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
324.5 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.8 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.63 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
77.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
41.06 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21.41
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.01 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

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Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
ICICI Bank Limited 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 835214 Ranchi Chanho Tangar Ps Chanho, Tangar, Bijupara, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835214 ICICI Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, VILL-Tangar, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 8…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ara village located?

Ara is in Chanho Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Ara village in?

Ara village is in Ranchi district.

Which state is Ara village in?

Ara village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Ara under?

Ara comes under Chanho Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ara?

The Census village code of Ara is 374231.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ara under?

Ara is listed under PATRATU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chanho.

What is the population of Ara village?

The village record lists 510 people and 114 households for Ara.

How many households are in Ara village?

The village record lists 114 households for Ara.

What is the male and female population of Ara?

The record lists 266 male residents and 244 female residents for Ara.

What is the sex ratio of Ara village?

The sex ratio of Ara is 917.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ara village?

The reported geographical area of Ara is 433.37 hectares.

What is the population density of Ara village?

The approximate population density of Ara is 117.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ara?

The nearest town listed for Ara is Ranchi, about 45 km away.

How far is Ara from the district headquarters?

Ara is about 45 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ara from the sub-district headquarters?

Ara is about 6 km from Chanho, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ara?

For Ara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 77.13 hectares and irrigated land is 21.41 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ara?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.