Arang is a town and a nagar panchayat in Raipur District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated near the Eastern limits of Raipur City. The Upsurge of Raipur in commercial and industrial map of India have started fuelling enormous growth of Arang. A 4 Lane Express-way which connects Raipur to Durg is being extended to Arang. Thus Arang-Raipur-Durg expressway will be about 70km long. Arang is located at 2112N 8158E / 21.2N 81.97E / 21.2; 81.97. It has an average elevation of 267metres (875feet). it is 36km from raipur on N.H.6. As of 2001 India census, Arang had a population of 16,593. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Arang has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
