Indian Village Directory

Arraha Village

Arraha is an inhabited village in Forbesganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221536, the Census 2011 record lists 6,615 people in 1,301 households and the reported area is 892 hectares. The local references include Arraha Gram Panchayat, Forbesganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Farbisganj at about 18 km.

In short:

Arraha is a village in Forbesganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221536 and 6,615 people in 1,301 households.

Village Code221536
Population6,615
Households1,301
Area892 hectares
Nearest TownFarbisganj

Detailed village profile

Arraha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,615 people, 892 hectares of reported area and Farbisganj as the nearest town reference for Arraha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Forbesganj
CD Block Forbesganj
Gram Panchayat Arraha
  • Arraha falls under Forbesganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221536.
  • The record lists 6,615 people living in 1,301 households.
  • The reported village area is 892 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Farbisganj.
  • 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
Arraha
Census Village Code
221536
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Forbesganj
Sub-district Census Code
01113
CD Block
Forbesganj
Gram Panchayat
Arraha
Households
1,301
Population
6,615
Male Population
3,502
Female Population
3,113
Sex Ratio
888.92
Area
892 hectares
Area
8.92 sq km
Nearest Town
Farbisganj
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
844318
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 Density 741.59 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.08 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 44.76% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 3.25% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 93.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Arraha in the official administrative record. Census village code 221536, Arraha Gram Panchayat and Forbesganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01113
Village Census Code
221536
CD Block Code
0101
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Forbesganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Arraha

Location and Distance

Farbisganj is the nearest town listed for Arraha, about 18 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Forbesganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Farbisganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Farbisganj
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Farbisganj
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
892 hectares
Area
8.92 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,615 people in 1,301 households, with 3,502 male residents and 3,113 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 44.76% and ST share is 3.25% for Arraha. Population density works out to about 741.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,301
Total Population
6,615
Male Population
3,502
Female Population
3,113
Sex Ratio
888.92
Average Household Size
5.08
SC Population
2,961
SC Male Population
1,554
SC Female Population
1,407
SC Population Share
44.76
ST Population
215
ST Male Population
108
ST Female Population
107
ST Population Share
3.25
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Arraha list 1 government primary school. 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Arraha include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Arraha.

Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Arraha include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Arraha is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 5 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Arraha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 664.6 hectares and irrigated land is 621.8 hectares (93.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice Mills
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Rassi,
Forest Area In Hectares
12.7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
93.7
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
121 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
664.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
42.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
621.8
Canals Area In Hectares
414.5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
207.3 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Arraha

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
39
Banks in Matched Records
15
Matched PINs
6

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 28 72%
CRM 11 28%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 12 31%
Bank of Baroda 5 13%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 10%
Punjab National Bank 3 7.7%
Axis Bank Limited 2 5.1%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Araria- Bihar Shop No-9, Ward No-9, Beside Bhola Pakode Wala, Thana Road, Patel Chowk, P. O+p.s- Forbesganj, Dist.-, Ar…
Bank of Baroda ATM 854328 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Jogbani Railway Station Jogbani Railway Station, Araria, Bihar, 854328
Bank of India ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbisganj. Dist Arariya, Bihar Nr Cbi Bank Chhuapatti Forbisganj, Sk Road Chhuapatti, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbesganj, Dist. - Araria, Bihar Netaji Market, Jogbani Road, Shubash Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Canara Bank ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Subash Chowk, Jogbani Road Netaji Market Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Forbesganj Rampur Rampur, P. O. Meryganj, Teh.arraria, 854334 Rampur, P. O. Meryganj, Teh.arraria, 854334, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Bank of Baroda ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Hospital Rd, Near Jyoti Cinema, Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Bank of Baroda ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbesganj Railway Station Forbesganj Railway St, Araria, Bihar, 854318

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 Arraha village located?

Arraha is in Forbesganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Arraha village in?

Arraha village is in Araria district.

Which state is Arraha village in?

Arraha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Arraha under?

Arraha comes under Forbesganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Arraha?

The Census village code of Arraha is 221536.

Which Gram Panchayat is Arraha under?

Arraha is listed under Arraha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Forbesganj.

What is the population of Arraha village?

The village record lists 6,615 people and 1,301 households for Arraha.

How many households are in Arraha village?

The village record lists 1,301 households for Arraha.

What is the male and female population of Arraha?

The record lists 3,502 male residents and 3,113 female residents for Arraha.

What is the sex ratio of Arraha village?

The sex ratio of Arraha is 888.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Arraha village?

The reported geographical area of Arraha is 892 hectares.

What is the population density of Arraha village?

The approximate population density of Arraha is 741.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Arraha?

The nearest town listed for Arraha is Farbisganj, about 18 km away.

How far is Arraha from the district headquarters?

Arraha is about 35 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Arraha from the sub-district headquarters?

Arraha is about 16 km from Forbesganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Arraha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Arraha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Arraha?

For Arraha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 664.6 hectares and irrigated land is 621.8 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Arraha?

The page shows 39 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Arraha. These records include 15 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.