Pahara is an inhabited village in Sikti Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221977, the Census 2011 record lists 2,462 people in 479 households and the reported area is 161 hectares. The local references include Muraripur Gram Panchayat, Sikti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 2 km.
In short:
Pahara is a village in Sikti Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221977 and 2,462 people in 479 households.
Village Code221977
Population2,462
Households479
Area161 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Pahara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,462 people, 161 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Pahara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Pahara falls under Sikti Block in Araria district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 221977.
The record lists 2,462 people living in 479 households.
The reported village area is 161 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
Pahara
Census Village Code
221977
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sikti
Sub-district Census Code
01118
CD Block
Sikti
Gram Panchayat
Muraripur
Households
479
Population
2,462
Male Population
1,236
Female Population
1,226
Sex Ratio
991.91
Area
161 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
2 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 Density1,529.19 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.14 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.88%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.41%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share69%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pahara in the official administrative record. Census village code 221977, Muraripur Gram Panchayat and Sikti CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01118
Village Census Code
221977
CD Block Code
0106
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Sikti
Gram Panchayat Name
Muraripur
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Pahara, about 2 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sikti
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
2 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
2 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
2 km
Total Geographical Area
161 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,462 people in 479 households, with 1,236 male residents and 1,226 female residents. The average household size is 5.14, and SC share is 12.88% and ST share is 0.41% for Pahara. Population density works out to about 1,529.19 people per sq km.
Total Households
479
Total Population
2,462
Male Population
1,236
Female Population
1,226
Sex Ratio
991.91
Average Household Size
5.14
SC Population
317
SC Male Population
161
SC Female Population
156
SC Population Share
12.88
ST Population
10
ST Male Population
5
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
0.41
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pahara list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pahara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pahara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
42 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pahara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Animal Cart
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 Pahara include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pahara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 87 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares (69% 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
15.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
87.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
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
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 Pahara village located?
Pahara is in Sikti Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Pahara village in?
Pahara village is in Araria district.
Which state is Pahara village in?
Pahara village is in Bihar.
Which block is Pahara under?
Pahara comes under Sikti Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pahara?
The Census village code of Pahara is 221977.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pahara under?
Pahara is listed under Muraripur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sikti.
What is the population of Pahara village?
The village record lists 2,462 people and 479 households for Pahara.
How many households are in Pahara village?
The village record lists 479 households for Pahara.
What is the male and female population of Pahara?
The record lists 1,236 male residents and 1,226 female residents for Pahara.
What is the sex ratio of Pahara village?
The sex ratio of Pahara is 991.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pahara village?
The reported geographical area of Pahara is 161 hectares.
What is the population density of Pahara village?
The approximate population density of Pahara is 1,529.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pahara?
The nearest town listed for Pahara is Araria, about 2 km away.
How far is Pahara from the district headquarters?
Pahara is about 2 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pahara from the sub-district headquarters?
Pahara is about 10 km from Sikti, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pahara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Pahara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pahara?
For Pahara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 87 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pahara?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pahara. 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.