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540:, Arki had a population of 3040. Males constitute 50.52% of the population and females 49.48%. Arki has an average literacy rate of 94%, higher than the national average of 74.04% (census 2011). 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
446:(1928–2010) who overhauled the administration and introduced radical constitutional reforms. After Indian independence, he was an M.L.A., 1st Commandant General of Home Guards, Director of Civil Defence. During the
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