# Aranyik subdistrict

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.

## Geography

The 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. 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.

## History

The 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.
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.

## Administration
### Central government

The 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.
| 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

Aranyik Town Municipality (Thai: เทศบาลเมืองอรัญิก, romanized: thetsaban mueang Aranyik) covers the whole Aranyik subdistrict and is divided into three districts (khet).
| 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

Aranyik subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
| 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

Because the area is plain lowland with clay soil and sandy loam soil, it is suitable for farming and a variety of crops. 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

The 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

There is Aranyik health-promoting hospital in Ban Saphan Sam - Moo7.

## Transport
### Roads

* Highway 12 (Phitsanulok - Phetchabun route)
* Highway 126 (Phitsanulok bypass road), around Aranyik

### Airlines

Phitsanulok airport in 2019 handles 689,392 passengers, 5,661 flights and 150,980 kilograms (332,850 lb) of cargo.
| Airlines | Destinations |
| Nok Air | Bangkok–Don Mueang |
| Thai Air Asia | Bangkok–Don Mueang |
| Thai Lion Air | Bangkok–Don Mueang |

## Attraction

* Ruean Phae park (Sawan Ruean Phae) - Moo10