Aranaputa is a Makushi word meaning “burnt place.” Historically, Aranaputa is a community with rich soil and abundant forested area stretching from the foothills of the mountain range into the Buro-Buro River.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Aranaputa |
| Satellite/s | Kuribu |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | 58 sq miles |
| Titled/Untitled | Untitled |
| Name of CDC Chairman (re-elected 2012) | Kenneth Ford |
| Total Number Councillors | 12 |
| Number of CSO’s | 13 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 560 |
| Number of households | 98 |
| 1 st Language | English |
| 2 nd Language | Makushi |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | H.F Radio |
| Means of Electricity | Privately owned generators |
| Types of transportation | Mini bus, motor bikes, bicycles |
| Economy | |
| Major economic activities | Peanut cultivation, livestock rearing, shops, guest house, eco lodge |
| Industries | Food processing |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Aranaputa Nursery School |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 40 |
| Name of Primary School Students | Aranaputa Primary School |
| Number of Primary School Students | 75 |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health Centre |
| Health Personnel | CHW |
| Source of Water Supply | Hand dug wells for each household |
| BUILDINGS | |
| Other Main Buildings | Village office, community health centre, teacher’s quarters, women resource centre, community multipurpose center, Aranaputa women processing society |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| Other Equipment | Village tractor, 2 private tractors |
| GROUPS | |
| List of Social Groups and Clubs | Women’s Processors Group, Aranaputa Loggers Society, Aranaputa Spots Club |