Aranyik (Thai: อรัญญิก) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The area is urban and lowland area without forest. In 2022, it had a population of 29,776 and 14,302 households.[1]
Aranyik
อรัญญิก | |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town-municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 30.8 km2 (11.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 29,776 |
| • Density | 966/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| Geocode | 65011700 |
| Website | www |
Geography
editThe topography of Aranyik subdistrict is fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Hua Ro subdistrict, to the east by Samo Khae subdistrict, to the south by Bueng Phra subdistrict and to the west by the city of Phitsanulok.[2] Aranyik subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows west of the subdistrict. Khlong Khok Chang and Khlong Khun are canals dividing the subdistrict with other subdistricts.[3]
History
editThe legend said that village Aranyik is named after village Aranyik, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The warriors, following King Naresuan, made weapons for warfare and named this place after the original village Aranyik.[4]
Aranyik Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established. Subsequent upgrade to town-municipality (thesaban mueang), published 13 March 2012 in Royal Thai Government Gazette, but effective 1 May 2012.[2]
Administration
editCentral government
editThe administration of Aranyik subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 30.8 square kilometres (11.9 sq mi) and consists of ten administrative villages (muban), as of 2022: 29,776 people and 14,302 households.[5][1]
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Khlong Khun | บ้านคลองคูณ | 566 | 178 |
| Moo2 | Ban Sanam Bin | บ้านสนามบิน | 5,845 | 3,720 |
| Moo3 | Ban Khok Chang | บ้านโคกช้าง | 4,334 | 2,370 |
| Moo4 | Ban Aranyik | บ้านอรัญญิก | 1,964 | 728 |
| Moo5 | Ban Khlong Mahadthai | บ้านคลองมหาดไทย | 4,252 | 1,784 |
| Moo6 | Ban Nong Pla Khao | บ้านหนองปลาค้าว | 2,094 | 875 |
| Moo7 | Ban Saphan Sam | บ้านสะพานสาม | 3,463 | 1,771 |
| Moo8 | Ban Khok Matum | บ้านโคกมะตูม | 2,939 | 1,255 |
| Moo9 | Ban Khok Matum | บ้านโคกมะตูม | 2,711 | 1,205 |
| Moo10 | Ban Chao Phae | บ้านชาวแพ | 1,100 | 414 |
Local government
editAranyik Town Municipality (Thai: เทศบาลเมืองอรัญิก, romanized: thetsaban mueang Aranyik) covers the whole Aranyik subdistrict and is divided into three districts (khet).[6]
| District 1 | |
|---|---|
| Moo3 | Ban Khok Chang (partial) |
| Moo4 | Ban Aranyik |
| Moo5 | Ban Khlong Mahadthai |
| Moo6 | Ban Nong Pla Khao |
| Moo10 | Ban Chao Pae |
| District 2 | |
|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Khlong Khun |
| Moo2 | Ban Sanam Bin (partial) |
| Moo3 | Ban Khok Chang (partial) |
| District 3 | |
|---|---|
| Moo2 | Ban Sanam Bin (partial) |
| Moo7 | Ban Saphan Sam |
| Moo8 | Ban Khok Matum |
| Moo9 | Ban Khok Matum |
Temples
editAranyik subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[7]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Kuean Khan | วัดเขื่อนขันธ์ | Moo3 |
| Wat Thep Kunchon | วัดเทพกุญชร | Moo3 |
| Wat Sa Mai Daeng | วัดสระไม้แดง | Moo5 |
| Wat Sa Siliam | วัดสระสี่เหลี่ยม | Moo5 |
| Wat Saphan Sam | วัดสะพานสาม | Moo7 |
Economy
editBecause the area is plain lowland with clay soil and sandy loam soil, it is suitable for farming and a variety of crops.[8]
Retail and trading are mainly located along Khok Matum and Mittraphap road (12). The following companies play a role in the employment service:
- HomePro Phitsanulok - Moo10
- Lotus's Phitsanulok - Moo10
Education
editThe population of Aranyik is completely dependent on the schools in the city of Phitsanulok. There are only two child development centers:
- Kindergarten school (Khok Chang) - Moo3
- Kindergarten school (Nong Pla Khao) - Moo6
Healthcare
editThere is Aranyik health-promoting hospital in Ban Saphan Sam - Moo7.
Transport
editRoads
edit- Highway 12 (Phitsanulok - Phetchabun route)
- Highway 126 (Phitsanulok bypass road), around Aranyik
Airlines
editPhitsanulok airport in 2019 handles 689,392 passengers, 5,661 flights and 150,980 kilograms (332,850 lb) of cargo.[9]
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Nok Air | Bangkok–Don Mueang |
| Thai Air Asia | Bangkok–Don Mueang |
| Thai Lion Air | Bangkok–Don Mueang |
Attraction
edit- Ruean Phae park (Sawan Ruean Phae) - Moo10
See also
edit- Last 10 jataka with ten murals of the "10 jataka before the Buddha" of Wat Saphan Sam's sala (pavilion).
- Vessantara Jataka with a gallery of 13 murals of Vessantara Jataka of Wat Saphan Sam's sala.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 17 April 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65011701-65011710 >Excel line 71331-71342
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ a b "ที่ตั้งอาณาเขตการปกครอง" [location of administrative territory] (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "ประวัติความเป็นมา" [topography] (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "ประวัติความเป็นมา" [history background] (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "เขตการปกครอง" [subdivision] (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "การเลือกตั้ง" [election] (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 17 April 2023, > no.28620 - 28625
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "ลักษณะของดิน" [soil characteristics] (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2562-2019: Statistics of Domestic Air Transport:2019. Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Office (Report). National Statistical Office (NSO). 2020. p. 147. ISSN 1905-8314.