Indian Village Directory

Arthua Village

Arthua is an inhabited village in Rafiganj Block of Aurangabad district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 253205, the Census 2011 record lists 3,169 people in 505 households and the reported area is 372 hectares. The local references include Arathua Gram Panchayat, Rafiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rafiganj at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Arthua is a village in Rafiganj Block, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 253205 and 3,169 people in 505 households.
Village Code253205
Population3,169
Households505
Area372 hectares
Nearest TownRafiganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Arthua
Census Village Code
253205
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Aurangabad
District Census Code
235
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rafiganj
Sub-district Census Code
01479
CD Block
Rafiganj
Gram Panchayat
Arathua
Households
505
Population
3,169
Male Population
1,577
Female Population
1,592
Sex Ratio
1,009.51
Area
372 hectares
Area
3.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Rafiganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824125
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Arthua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,169 people, 372 hectares of reported area and Rafiganj as the nearest town reference for Arthua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAurangabad
CD BlockRafiganj
Gram PanchayatArathua
  • Arthua falls under Rafiganj Block in Aurangabad district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 253205.
  • The record lists 3,169 people living in 505 households.
  • The reported village area is 372 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rafiganj.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density851.88 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.48%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share56%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Arthua in the official administrative record. Census village code 253205, Arathua Gram Panchayat and Rafiganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
235
Sub-district Census Code
01479
Village Census Code
253205
CD Block Code
0467
Gram Panchayat Code
22
CD Block Name
Rafiganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Arathua

Location and Distance

Rafiganj is the nearest town listed for Arthua, about 10 km away. Aurangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rafiganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Aurangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rafiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rafiganj
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Rafiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
372 hectares
Area
3.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,169 people in 505 households, with 1,577 male residents and 1,592 female residents. The average household size is 6.28, and SC share is 23.48% and ST share is 0% for Arthua. Population density works out to about 851.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
505
Total Population
3,169
Male Population
1,577
Female Population
1,592
Sex Ratio
1,009.51
Average Household Size
6.28
SC Population
744
SC Male Population
369
SC Female Population
375
SC Population Share
23.48
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Arthua list 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary 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
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
140 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Arthua include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major 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 Arthua 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Arthua is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Arthua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 250 hectares and irrigated land is 140 hectares (56% 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
122.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
250.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
110 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
140.0

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Arthua

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
9
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 67%
CRM 3 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 22%
State Bank of India 2 22%
Bank of India 1 11%
Indian Bank 1 11%
Punjab National Bank 1 11%

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 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Aurangabad 824125 Railway Station Road Imadpur Ward No 5 Near Sbi and Boi ATM Raffinganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Rafiganj, Dist. Aurangabad, Bihar - 824125. Upper Grd. Floor, Nr. Reliance Trendz, Rafiganj Main Road, Aurangabad, Biha…
Bank of India ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Station Road, Rafiganj, Aurangabad Station Road, S/O Lakhan Chaurasia, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Indian Bank ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Sihuli Rahiauni Karmi Village, Sihuli, P. O. Post Rahiauni, 824125, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Punjab National Bank ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Rafiganj Rafiganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
State Bank of India ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Ward No. 02 Hajipur Gola, Rafiganj, Bihar Ward No. 02 Hajipur Gola, Rafiganj, Bihar, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
State Bank of India ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Thana Road Rafiganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Axis Bank Limited CRM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Po+ps: Rafiganj, District: Aurungabad, Pincode: 824125 Bihar First Floor, Thana Gali, Opposite to Rafiganj Police Stati…

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 Arthua village located?

Arthua is in Rafiganj Block of Aurangabad district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Arthua village in?

Arthua village is in Aurangabad district.

Which state is Arthua village in?

Arthua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Arthua under?

Arthua comes under Rafiganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Arthua?

The Census village code of Arthua is 253205.

Which Gram Panchayat is Arthua under?

Arthua is listed under Arathua Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rafiganj.

What is the population of Arthua village?

The village record lists 3,169 people and 505 households for Arthua.

How many households are in Arthua village?

The village record lists 505 households for Arthua.

What is the male and female population of Arthua?

The record lists 1,577 male residents and 1,592 female residents for Arthua.

What is the sex ratio of Arthua village?

The sex ratio of Arthua is 1,009.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Arthua village?

The reported geographical area of Arthua is 372 hectares.

What is the population density of Arthua village?

The approximate population density of Arthua is 851.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Arthua?

The nearest town listed for Arthua is Rafiganj, about 10 km away.

How far is Arthua from the district headquarters?

Arthua is about 32 km from Aurangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Arthua from the sub-district headquarters?

Arthua is about 10 km from Rafiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Arthua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Arthua.

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

For Arthua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 250 hectares and irrigated land is 140 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Arthua. These records include 7 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.