Indian Village Directory

Arandi Village

Arandi is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258218, the Census 2011 record lists 893 people in 156 households and the reported area is 249 hectares. The local references include Barosar Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 18 km.

In short:

Arandi is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258218 and 893 people in 156 households.

Village Code258218
Population893
Households156
Area249 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Arandi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 893 people, 249 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Arandi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Meskaur
CD Block Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Barosar
  • Arandi falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258218.
  • The record lists 893 people living in 156 households.
  • The reported village area is 249 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Arandi
Census Village Code
258218
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meskaur
Sub-district Census Code
01522
CD Block
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat
Barosar
Households
156
Population
893
Male Population
411
Female Population
482
Sex Ratio
1,172.75
Area
249 hectares
Area
2.49 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 Density 358.63 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.72 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 57.56% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 68.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Arandi in the official administrative record. Census village code 258218, Barosar Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01522
Village Census Code
258218
CD Block Code
0510
Gram Panchayat Code
3
CD Block Name
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Barosar

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Arandi, about 18 km away. Nawada 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
Meskaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
249 hectares
Area
2.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 893 people in 156 households, with 411 male residents and 482 female residents. The average household size is 5.72, and SC share is 57.56% and ST share is 0% for Arandi. Population density works out to about 358.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
156
Total Population
893
Male Population
411
Female Population
482
Sex Ratio
1,172.75
Average Household Size
5.72
SC Population
514
SC Male Population
247
SC Female Population
267
SC Population Share
57.56
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Arandi 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Arandi include hand pump 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Arandi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Arandi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 189.4 hectares and irrigated land is 129.2 hectares (68.2% 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
59.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
189.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
60.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
129.2
Canals Area In Hectares
12.2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
115.9 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arandi village located?

Arandi is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Arandi village in?

Arandi village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Arandi village in?

Arandi village is in Bihar.

Which block is Arandi under?

Arandi comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Arandi?

The Census village code of Arandi is 258218.

Which Gram Panchayat is Arandi under?

Arandi is listed under Barosar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.

What is the population of Arandi village?

The village record lists 893 people and 156 households for Arandi.

How many households are in Arandi village?

The village record lists 156 households for Arandi.

What is the male and female population of Arandi?

The record lists 411 male residents and 482 female residents for Arandi.

What is the sex ratio of Arandi village?

The sex ratio of Arandi is 1,172.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Arandi village?

The reported geographical area of Arandi is 249 hectares.

What is the population density of Arandi village?

The approximate population density of Arandi is 358.63 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Arandi?

The nearest town listed for Arandi is Hisua, about 18 km away.

How far is Arandi from the district headquarters?

Arandi is about 35 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Arandi from the sub-district headquarters?

Arandi is about 11 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Arandi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Arandi.

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

For Arandi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 189.4 hectares and irrigated land is 129.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Arandi.

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.