Paraia is an inhabited village in Sikti Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221992, the Census 2011 record lists 9,998 people in 1,988 households and the reported area is 990 hectares. The local references include Paraia Gram Panchayat, Sikti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 55 km.
In short:
Paraia is a village in Sikti Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221992 and 9,998 people in 1,988 households.
Village Code221992
Population9,998
Households1,988
Area990 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Paraia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 9,998 people, 990 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Paraia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Paraia falls under Sikti Block in Araria district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 221992.
The record lists 9,998 people living in 1,988 households.
The reported village area is 990 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Paraia
Census Village Code
221992
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
Paraia
Households
1,988
Population
9,998
Male Population
5,190
Female Population
4,808
Sex Ratio
926.4
Area
990 hectares
Area
9.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
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 Density1,009.9 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.03 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.18%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.02%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share53.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Paraia in the official administrative record. Census village code 221992, Paraia Gram Panchayat and Sikti CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01118
Village Census Code
221992
CD Block Code
0106
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Sikti
Gram Panchayat Name
Paraia
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Paraia, about 55 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 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
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
55 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
990 hectares
Area
9.9 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 9,998 people in 1,988 households, with 5,190 male residents and 4,808 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 8.18% and ST share is 0.02% for Paraia. Population density works out to about 1,009.9 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,988
Total Population
9,998
Male Population
5,190
Female Population
4,808
Sex Ratio
926.4
Average Household Size
5.03
SC Population
818
SC Male Population
439
SC Female Population
379
SC Population Share
8.18
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.02
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Paraia list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Paraia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Paraia include hand pump 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
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
50 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Paraia include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Paraia include self-help groups, 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.
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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Paraia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 650 hectares and irrigated land is 350 hectares (53.8% 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
124.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
94 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
650.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
300 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
350.0
Canals Area In Hectares
350 hectares
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
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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.