Farasat is an inhabited village in Araria Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221844, the Census 2011 record lists 4,406 people in 915 households and the reported area is 386.1 hectares. The local references include Pokharia Gram Panchayat, Araria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 25 km.
In short:
Farasat is a village in Araria Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221844 and 4,406 people in 915 households.
Village Code221844
Population4,406
Households915
Area386.1 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Farasat at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,406 people, 386.1 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Farasat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Farasat falls under Araria Block in Araria district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 221844.
The record lists 4,406 people living in 915 households.
The reported village area is 386.1 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Farasat
Census Village Code
221844
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Araria
Sub-district Census Code
01116
CD Block
Araria
Gram Panchayat
Pokharia
Households
915
Population
4,406
Male Population
2,209
Female Population
2,197
Sex Ratio
994.57
Area
386.1 hectares
Area
3.86 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854333
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,141.16 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.86%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Farasat in the official administrative record. Census village code 221844, Pokharia Gram Panchayat and Araria CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01116
Village Census Code
221844
CD Block Code
0104
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Araria
Gram Panchayat Name
Pokharia
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Farasat, about 25 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Araria
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
386.1 hectares
Area
3.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,406 people in 915 households, with 2,209 male residents and 2,197 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 0.86% and ST share is 0% for Farasat. Population density works out to about 1,141.16 people per sq km.
Total Households
915
Total Population
4,406
Male Population
2,209
Female Population
2,197
Sex Ratio
994.57
Average Household Size
4.82
SC Population
38
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
19
SC Population Share
0.86
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Farasat list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Farasat include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.92 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
44.79 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Farasat include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Farasat include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Farasat is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Farasat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 172.18 hectares and irrigated land is 44.79 hectares (26% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
45.16
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
50.72 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
53.98 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
60.14 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
172.18
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
127.39 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
44.79
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Farasat village located?
Farasat is in Araria Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Farasat village in?
Farasat village is in Araria district.
Which state is Farasat village in?
Farasat village is in Bihar.
Which block is Farasat under?
Farasat comes under Araria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Farasat?
The Census village code of Farasat is 221844.
Which Gram Panchayat is Farasat under?
Farasat is listed under Pokharia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Araria.
What is the population of Farasat village?
The village record lists 4,406 people and 915 households for Farasat.
How many households are in Farasat village?
The village record lists 915 households for Farasat.
What is the male and female population of Farasat?
The record lists 2,209 male residents and 2,197 female residents for Farasat.
What is the sex ratio of Farasat village?
The sex ratio of Farasat is 994.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Farasat village?
The reported geographical area of Farasat is 386.1 hectares.
What is the population density of Farasat village?
The approximate population density of Farasat is 1,141.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Farasat?
The nearest town listed for Farasat is Araria, about 25 km away.
How far is Farasat from the district headquarters?
Farasat is about 25 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Farasat from the sub-district headquarters?
Farasat is about 25 km from Araria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Farasat?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Farasat.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Farasat?
For Farasat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 172.18 hectares and irrigated land is 44.79 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Farasat?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Farasat. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.