Indian Village Directory

Araria District Village Directory

The Araria district village directory covers 742 Census 2011 village records across 9 blocks in Bihar. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Araria district has 716 inhabited villages, 26 uninhabited village entries, 2,642,792 people and 535,361 households, with 273,850 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Forbesganj has the most village records; Madhura is the largest listed village by population; Majhua has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 716 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 364 villages, all-weather road is reported for 553 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 161 offices and 16 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

In short:

Araria district has 742 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 9 blocks in Bihar.

Local Admin Units9
Villages742
Population2,642,792
Households535,361
Area (ha)273,850.35

Blocks in Araria

The block-wise table compares 9 blocks in Araria district using Census 2011 village records. Forbesganj has 108 villages, about 15% of the district list. Raniganj has the largest listed village population at 398,977 people.

Block-wise Village List
BlockCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Araria 01116 81 11% 100% 386,508 15% 4,772 78,809 37,003.06 14% 1,044.5 Rampur Mohanpur
Bhargama 01114 67 9% 82% 230,835 8.7% 3,445 46,986 23,328.17 8.5% 989.5 Birnagar
Forbesganj 01113 108 15% 97% 396,364 15% 3,67 79,993 40,646.10 15% 975.2 Rampur
Jokihat 01120 99 13% 99% 322,192 12% 3,254 65,725 27,239.54 9.9% 1,182.8 Kakan
Kursakatta 01117 69 9.3% 99% 149,231 5.6% 2,163 29,238 16,337.80 6% 913.4 Lolokhur
Narpatganj 01112 65 8.8% 98% 351,773 13% 5,412 70,512 38,176.98 14% 921.4 Madhura
Palasi 01119 107 14% 97% 248,369 9.4% 2,321 51,258 24,788.47 9.1% 1,002 Dehti
Raniganj 01115 89 12% 98% 398,977 15% 4,483 81,327 47,198.60 17% 845.3 Koskapur
Sikti 01118 57 7.7% 95% 158,543 6% 2,781 31,513 19,131.63 7% 828.7 Amgachhi

Blocks with the most village records

Forbesganj, Palasi and Jokihat are the blocks with the most village records in Araria district. Forbesganj ranks first with 108 villages, 396,364 people and 975.2 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and block comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankBlockVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Forbesganj 108 15% 396,364 15% 40,646.10 15%
2 Palasi 107 14% 248,369 9.4% 24,788.47 9.1%
3 Jokihat 99 13% 322,192 12% 27,239.54 9.9%
4 Raniganj 89 12% 398,977 15% 47,198.60 17%
5 Araria 81 11% 386,508 15% 37,003.06 14%
6 Kursakatta 69 9.3% 149,231 5.6% 16,337.80 6%
7 Bhargama 67 9% 230,835 8.7% 23,328.17 8.5%
8 Narpatganj 65 8.8% 351,773 13% 38,176.98 14%
9 Sikti 57 7.7% 158,543 6% 19,131.63 7%

Largest Villages by Population

Madhura is the highest-population village listed for Araria district, with 26,588 people and 5,448 households. That is 1% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4.9. The nearest town is Forbesganj; 16.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Madhura 26,588 1% 5,448 4.9 2,246 1,183.8 Forbesganj 16.0
2 Rampur 25,407 1% 4,794 5.3 1,551 1,638.1 Farbisganj 4.0
3 Rampur Mohanpur 22,367 0.8% 4,582 4.9 1,491 1,500.1 Araria 6.0
4 Barhepara 21,121 0.8% 4,297 4.9 2,380 887.4 Forbesganj 9.0
5 Koskapur 18,835 0.7% 3,469 5.4 2,371 794.4 Araria 42.0
6 Birnagar 18,596 0.7% 3,558 5.2 853 2,180.1 Banmankhi 20.0
7 Majhua 18,462 0.7% 3,796 4.9 2,999 615.6 Araria 28.0
8 Bistaria 17,647 0.7% 3,482 5.1 1,926 916.3 Araria 18.0
9 Dehti 17,313 0.7% 3,570 4.8 1,144 1,513.4 Araria 32.0
10 Raghunath Pur 17,198 0.7% 3,660 4.7 2,023 850.1 Forbesganj 50.0

Largest Villages by Area

Majhua has the largest recorded village area in Araria district at 2,999 hectares. It represents 1.1% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 615.6 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Majhua 2,999 1.1% 18,462 615.6 3,796 1.27 Araria 28.0
2 Barhepara 2,380 0.9% 21,121 887.4 4,297 1.81 Forbesganj 9.0
3 Koskapur 2,371 0.9% 18,835 794.4 3,469 1.46 Araria 42.0
4 Madhura 2,246 0.8% 26,588 1,183.8 5,448 2.43 Forbesganj 16.0
5 Raghunath Pur 2,023 0.7% 17,198 850.1 3,660 1.81 Forbesganj 50.0
6 Bistaria 1,926 0.7% 17,647 916.3 3,482 1.81 Araria 18.0
7 Aurahi 1,901 0.7% 16,207 852.6 3,216 1.69 Farbisganj 20.0
8 Mirzapur 1,765 0.6% 14,498 821.4 3,062 1.73 Farbisganj 20.0
9 Manullahpatti 1,666 0.6% 17,181 1,031.3 3,529 2.12 Forbesganj 30.0
10 Bhanghi 1,555 0.6% 10,747 691.1 2,009 1.29 Forbesganj 18.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Araria District

Araria has 161 post office records across 16 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Araria district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 161 offices across 16 PIN codes, including 160 delivery offices and 148 branch offices. PIN 854318 has the highest listed post-office count here with 30 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Post Offices / 100 Villages21.7
PIN Codes / 100 Villages2.2
Delivery Office %99%
Branch Office %92%
Coordinate Coverage %100%
Post Offices161
Unique PIN Codes16
Delivery Offices160
Non-delivery Offices1
Sub Offices13
Branch Offices148

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
854318 30
854334 21
854312 19
854311 18
854329 15
854333 15
854335 11
854331 7
854336 7
854316 5

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Sub Office 13
Branch Office 148

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Araria Rs So 854312 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Araria So 854311 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bathnaha So 854316 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Forbesganj So 854318 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Jogbani So 854328 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Jokihat So 854329 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Kuari So 854332 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Kursakanta So 854331 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Madanpur So Araria 854333 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Maryganj So 854334 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Narpatganj So 854335 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Nawabganj So Araria 854336 Post Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Srforbesganj So 854318 Post Office Non-Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Achra Bo 854336 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Amgachhi Bo 854332 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Amhara Bo 854318 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Amouna Bo 854316 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Araria Bairgachhi Bo 854311 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Aurahi Hingua Bo 854318 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
B Rampur Bo 854318 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bagdahara Bo 854311 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bagulaha Bo 854334 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Baharbari Bo 854329 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Balua Deorhi Bo 854311 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Balua Kaliaganj Bo 854333 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bangama Bo 854312 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bansbari Bo 854311 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bara Istambarar Bo 854329 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bardahahat Bo 854333 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Barhara Bo 854335 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Barmasia Simarbani Bo 854333 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Basaity Bo 854312 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Basmatia Bo 854336 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bathraha Ashabhag Bo 854332 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Baturbari Bo 854311 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Baunsi Bo 854312 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bela Basmatia Bo 854336 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Belsara Bo 854334 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhadeshwar Bo 854316 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhagwa Deviganj Bo 854335 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhangahi Bo 854316 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhargama Bo 854102 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhatgama Bo 854202 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhawanipur Bo 854336 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhirbhiri Bo 854333 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bhojpur Bo 854333 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bihari Bo 854329 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bikash Bhargama Bo 854334 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Bochi Bo 854311 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Chakaihat Bo 854329 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Araria District

Araria district has 117 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 17 banks and 14 PIN codes. The list includes 99 ATMs and 18 CRMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 44 entries (38%). PIN code 854311 has the highest listed banking access count, with 52 records (44%). The density is 15.8 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Records / 100 Villages15.8
ATM Share85%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share15%
Records / Bank6.9
ATM/CDM/CRM Records117
ATMs99
CRMs18
Banks17
PINs14

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 99 85%
CRM 18 15%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 44 38%
Bank of Baroda 18 15%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 11 9.4%
Central Bank of India 7 6%
Punjab National Bank 6 5.1%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
854311 52 44%
854318 31 26%
854334 10 8.5%
854312 6 5.1%
854328 5 4.3%
854316 3 2.6%
854335 3 2.6%
590009 1 0.9%
801118 1 0.9%
854332 1 0.9%

Block-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Local administrative unit-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
BlockRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Araria 54 49 5 0 15 4
Bhargama 4 4 0 0 3 2
Forbesganj 39 28 11 0 15 6
Jokihat 2 2 0 0 2 1
Kursakatta 1 1 0 0 1 1
Narpatganj 5 5 0 0 4 3
Palasi 2 2 0 0 2 2
Raniganj 10 8 2 0 5 2

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Araria district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Bandhan Bank Limited and Bank of Baroda. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 854312 and 854311. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 854312 Araria Araria Araria (Nagar Parishad) No.-03, Dist.- Araria Vishwajit Kumar At+p.o+p.s- Araria R. S, Ward, Araria, Bihar, 854312
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 854311 Araria Araria Araria (Nagar Parishad) Zero Mile Road, Near Koshipool Ground Floor, Zero Mile Road, Near Koshipool Zero Mile Road, Near Koshipool, Araria, Bih…
Bank of Baroda ATM 854311 Araria Araria Haria Nh 57 VILL Haria, Araria, Bihar, 854311
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 854311 Araria Araria Araria (Nagar Parishad) Ward No.22, Araria Near Adb Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854311
Canara Bank ATM 854311 Araria Araria Araria (Nagar Parishad) Bus Stand Road W N 17, Bhojpur Market Araria, Araria, Bihar, 854311
Central Bank of India ATM 854311 Araria Araria Araria (Nagar Parishad) Araria at and Post Araria, Araria Tehsil, Araria, Bihar, 854311
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 854311 Araria Araria Araria (Nagar Parishad) Bihar No - 1597, Zero Mile Road, Araria P O, Araria Dist, Araria, Bihar, 854311
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 854311 Araria Araria Araria (Nagar Parishad) Sp Kothi Ward No 17 Araria Bihar 854311 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground and First Floor, Opp Kasi Colony, Araria, Bihar, 854311

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Araria district's village records list 2,642,792 people in 535,361 households. The average household size is 4.9. The listed village population density is 965 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village3,562
Average Household Size4.9
Inhabited Village %96%
Population Density / sq km965
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population2,642,792

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Araria district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 9 CD blocks, 268 Gram Panchayats and 9 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Araria, Banmankhi and Farbesganj.

CD Blocks Reported9
Gram Panchayats Reported268
Nearest Town Names Reported9

CD blocks reported: Araria, Bhargama, Forbesganj, Jokihat, Kursakatta, Narpatganj, Palasi, Raniganj, Sikti.

Gram Panchayats reported: Achara, Akarthappa, Amauna, Amgachhi, Amhara, Araria Basti, Arraha, Asura Kalan Khola, Aurahi Paschami, Aurahi Purab, Babuan, Babuan, Pathraha and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Araria district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 716 villages (96% of district records), mobile coverage in 364 villages (49% of district records), all-weather road in 553 villages (75% of district records). Lower-count fields include Domestic Power Supply and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 716 716 96.50
Mobile Coverage 364 716 49.06
All-Weather Road 553 716 74.53
PDS Shop 431 716 58.09
Domestic Power Supply 246 716 33.15
Median Nearest Town Distance20 km
Villages within 5 km22
Villages over 25 km223
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 22 3.1%
5-10 Km 87 12%
10-25 Km 384 54%
Over 25 Km 223 31%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Araria villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 716 villages, with an average of 22.85 km and a median of 20 km. 22 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 223 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 716 22.85 65 Kuchaha Araria

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Araria district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 18,850 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 4,452 2,968
Location and Distance 3 2,174 1,456
Population and Social Groups 3 2,200 2,148
Education Facilities 8 5,728 1,461
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 1,432 917
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 716 431
Power Supply 3 2,148 693

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Araria district?

Araria district has 742 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 9 blocks in Bihar.

Which block has the most village records in Araria district?

Forbesganj has the most village records in Araria district, with 108 entries. This is 15% of the district list, with 396,364 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Araria district?

Madhura is the highest-population village shown for Araria district, with 26,588 people and 5,448 households. It accounts for 1% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Araria district?

Majhua has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Araria district, at 2,999 hectares. It represents 1.1% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Araria district villages?

The population summary includes 2,642,792 people, 535,361 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.9 and population density is 965 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Araria district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 716 villages (96% of district records), mobile coverage in 364 villages (49% of district records), all-weather road in 553 villages (75% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Araria district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 161 offices and 16 PINs for Araria district. That is about 21.7 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Araria district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Araria district has 117 banking service records, about 15.8 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 44 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Araria district?

PIN code 854311 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Araria district, with 52 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Araria district?

Start from the block-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Araria district?

Use the official land-record portal for Bihar, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, block, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Araria district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.