Where is Arra village located?
Arra is in Simlapal Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Arra Village
Arra is an inhabited village in Simlapal Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 328942, the Census 2011 record lists 979 people in 211 households and the reported area is 123 hectares. The local references include Simlapal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gorhbeta at about 21 km.
Village Code328942
Population979
Households211
Area123 hectares
Nearest TownGorhbeta
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Arra
- Census Village Code
- 328942
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Bankura
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Simlapal
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02372
- CD Block
- Simlapal
- Households
- 211
- Population
- 979
- Male Population
- 509
- Female Population
- 470
- Sex Ratio
- 923.38
- Area
- 123 hectares
- Area
- 1.23 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Gorhbeta
- Nearest Town Distance
- 21 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 722151
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Arra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 979 people, 123 hectares of reported area and Gorhbeta as the nearest town reference for Arra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Arra falls under Simlapal Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 328942.
- The record lists 979 people living in 211 households.
- The reported village area is 123 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Gorhbeta.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density795.93 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.24%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share28.91%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Arra in the official administrative record. Census village code 328942 and Simlapal CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02372
- Village Census Code
- 328942
- CD Block Code
- 0219
- CD Block Name
- Simlapal
Location and Distance
Gorhbeta is the nearest town listed for Arra, about 21 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Simlapal
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Bankura
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gorhbeta
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 21 km
- Nearest Town
- Gorhbeta
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 21 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 123 hectares
- Area
- 1.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 979 people in 211 households, with 509 male residents and 470 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 35.24% and ST share is 28.91% for Arra. Population density works out to about 795.93 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 211
- Total Population
- 979
- Male Population
- 509
- Female Population
- 470
- Sex Ratio
- 923.38
- Average Household Size
- 4.64
- SC Population
- 345
- SC Male Population
- 178
- SC Female Population
- 167
- SC Population Share
- 35.24
- ST Population
- 283
- ST Male Population
- 138
- ST Female Population
- 145
- ST Population Share
- 28.91
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Arra list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Arra. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Hospital Allopathic Count
- 1
- Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Arra 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
- 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
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 28 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Arra include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Arra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Arra is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Arra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Potato, net sown area is 54.17 hectares and irrigated land is 40.63 hectares (75% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Potato
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 68.83
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 54.17
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 13.54 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 40.63
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 12.63 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Arra
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.
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
- 3
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 67% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 33% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 722151 | Bankura | Simlapal | Simlapal (Ct) | Bankura Simlapal, Bankura-722151, Bankura, West Bengal, 722151 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 722151 | Bankura | Simlapal | Simlapal (Ct) | Simlapal Near Police Thana, Bankura, West Bengal, 722151 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 722151 | Bankura | Simlapal | Simlapal (Ct) | Simlapal Near Simlapal Police Thana, Bankura, West Bengal, 722151 |
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
Which district is Arra village in?
Arra village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Arra village in?
Arra village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Arra under?
Arra comes under Simlapal Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Arra?
The Census village code of Arra is 328942.
What is the population of Arra village?
The village record lists 979 people and 211 households for Arra.
How many households are in Arra village?
The village record lists 211 households for Arra.
What is the male and female population of Arra?
The record lists 509 male residents and 470 female residents for Arra.
What is the sex ratio of Arra village?
The sex ratio of Arra is 923.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Arra village?
The reported geographical area of Arra is 123 hectares.
What is the population density of Arra village?
The approximate population density of Arra is 795.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Arra?
The nearest town listed for Arra is Gorhbeta, about 21 km away.
How far is Arra from the sub-district headquarters?
Arra is about 14.8 km from Simlapal, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Arra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Arra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Arra?
For Arra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Potato, net sown area is 54.17 hectares and irrigated land is 40.63 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Arra?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Arra. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Arra.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Arra.