Indian Village Directory

Ara Village

Ara is an inhabited village in Cuttack Sadar Tahasil of Cuttack district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 400131, the Census 2011 record lists 277 people in 95 households and the reported area is 72 hectares. The local references include Kurangapadhan Gram Panchayat, Barang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Cuttack at about 26 km.

In short:

Ara is a village in Cuttack Sadar Tahasil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 400131 and 277 people in 95 households.

Village Code400131
Population277
Households95
Area72 hectares
Nearest TownCuttack

Detailed village profile

Ara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 277 people, 72 hectares of reported area and Cuttack as the nearest town reference for Ara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Cuttack
Tahasil Cuttack Sadar
CD Block Barang
Gram Panchayat Kurangapadhan
  • Ara falls under Cuttack Sadar Tahasil in Cuttack district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 400131.
  • The record lists 277 people living in 95 households.
  • The reported village area is 72 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Cuttack.
  • 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

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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 Village Facts

Village
Ara
Census Village Code
400131
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Cuttack
District Census Code
381
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Cuttack Sadar
Sub-district Census Code
02962
CD Block
Barang
Gram Panchayat
Kurangapadhan
Households
95
Population
277
Male Population
142
Female Population
135
Sex Ratio
950.7
Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Cuttack
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
754001
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 384.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 2.92 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 60.65% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 52.9% 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 400131, Kurangapadhan Gram Panchayat and Barang CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
381
Sub-district Census Code
02962
Village Census Code
400131
CD Block Code
0133
Gram Panchayat Code
11
CD Block Name
Barang
Gram Panchayat Name
Kurangapadhan

Location and Distance

Cuttack is the nearest town listed for Ara, about 26 km away. Cuttack is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Cuttack Sadar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Cuttack
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Cuttack
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Cuttack
Distance within State/UT
26 km
Nearest Town
Cuttack
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 277 people in 95 households, with 142 male residents and 135 female residents. The average household size is 2.92, and SC share is 60.65% and ST share is 0% for Ara. Population density works out to about 384.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
95
Total Population
277
Male Population
142
Female Population
135
Sex Ratio
950.7
Average Household Size
2.92
SC Population
168
SC Male Population
86
SC Female Population
82
SC Population Share
60.65
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.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ara is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 19 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Vegetables and Saga, net sown area is 69.06 hectares and irrigated land is 36.56 hectares (52.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Agricultural Commodities Third
Saga
Forest Area In Hectares
1.42 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.16
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.36 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
69.06
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
36.56
Canals Area In Hectares
36.56 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 1 50%
Bank of India 1 50%

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
Union Bank of India ATM 754001 Cuttack Cuttack Sadar Adalia Adhaliaroad Neardpsadhaliaroadadhalia, Cuttack, Odisha, 754001
Bank of India CRM 754001 Cuttack Cuttack Sadar Gababast Phulnakhara Sibansh Plaza, Plot No - 1305/2025, Niali Road, Cuttack, Odisha, 754001

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 Cuttack Sadar Tahasil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Ara village in?

Ara village is in Cuttack district.

Which state is Ara village in?

Ara village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Ara under?

Ara comes under Cuttack Sadar Tahasil. 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 400131.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ara under?

Ara is listed under Kurangapadhan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barang.

What is the population of Ara village?

The village record lists 277 people and 95 households for Ara.

How many households are in Ara village?

The village record lists 95 households for Ara.

What is the male and female population of Ara?

The record lists 142 male residents and 135 female residents for Ara.

What is the sex ratio of Ara village?

The sex ratio of Ara is 950.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ara village?

The reported geographical area of Ara is 72 hectares.

What is the population density of Ara village?

The approximate population density of Ara is 384.72 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 Cuttack, about 26 km away.

How far is Ara from the district headquarters?

Ara is about 26 km from Cuttack, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ara from the sub-district headquarters?

Ara is about 24 km from Cuttack Sadar, the tahasil 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 Paddy, Vegetables and Saga, net sown area is 69.06 hectares and irrigated land is 36.56 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ara. These records include 2 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.