Indian Village Directory

Araria Village

Araria is an inhabited village in Amour Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223744, the Census 2011 record lists 3,068 people in 630 households and the reported area is 181 hectares. The local references include Kharhia Gram Panchayat, Amour CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 65 km.

In short:

Araria is a village in Amour Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223744 and 3,068 people in 630 households.

Village Code223744
Population3,068
Households630
Area181 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Detailed village profile

Araria at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,068 people, 181 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Araria, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Amour
CD Block Amour
Gram Panchayat Kharhia
  • Araria falls under Amour Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223744.
  • The record lists 3,068 people living in 630 households.
  • The reported village area is 181 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Araria
Census Village Code
223744
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Amour
Sub-district Census Code
01138
CD Block
Amour
Gram Panchayat
Kharhia
Households
630
Population
3,068
Male Population
1,670
Female Population
1,398
Sex Ratio
837.13
Area
181 hectares
Area
1.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
65 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854327
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 1,695.03 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.87 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.68% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 46% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Araria in the official administrative record. Census village code 223744, Kharhia Gram Panchayat and Amour CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01138
Village Census Code
223744
CD Block Code
0126
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Amour
Gram Panchayat Name
Kharhia

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Araria, about 65 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amour
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
65 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
65 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
65 km
Total Geographical Area
181 hectares
Area
1.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,068 people in 630 households, with 1,670 male residents and 1,398 female residents. The average household size is 4.87, and SC share is 3.68% and ST share is 0% for Araria. Population density works out to about 1,695.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
630
Total Population
3,068
Male Population
1,670
Female Population
1,398
Sex Ratio
837.13
Average Household Size
4.87
SC Population
113
SC Male Population
66
SC Female Population
47
SC Population Share
3.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Araria list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Araria include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Araria 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Araria is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Araria show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute Rope and Sutali, net sown area is 163.15 hectares and irrigated land is 75 hectares (46% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Jute Rope
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Sutali
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4.85 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
163.15
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
88.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
75.0
Canals Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
15 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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Araria

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 40%
Bank of India 1 20%
Canara Bank 1 20%
Central Bank of India 1 20%

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
Bank of India ATM 854327 Purnia Jalalgarh Jalalgarh P. O+p.s-Jalalgarh, Bihar Opposite Sbi Bank, Opp. Sbi Bank, Jalalgarh Babzar, Purnia, Bihar, 854327
State Bank of India ATM 854327 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Nh-27 Purnea, Dist-Purnea, Bihar Purnea Hindustan Petrolium, Kisan Fuel Centre, Jalagarh, Purnia, Bihar, 854327
Canara Bank ATM 854327 Purnia Jalalgarh Jalalgarh Main Bazar, Main Road Jalalgarh, Purnia, Bihar, 854327
Central Bank of India ATM 854327 Purnia Jalalgarh Jalalgarh Jalalgarh P. O. Jalalgarh, Purnia, Bihar, 854327
State Bank of India ATM 854327 Purnia Jalalgarh Jalalgarh At Jalalgarh State Bank of India Jalalgarh, Purnia, Bihar, 854327

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 Araria village located?

Araria is in Amour Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Araria village in?

Araria village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Araria village in?

Araria village is in Bihar.

Which block is Araria under?

Araria comes under Amour Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Araria?

The Census village code of Araria is 223744.

Which Gram Panchayat is Araria under?

Araria is listed under Kharhia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amour.

What is the population of Araria village?

The village record lists 3,068 people and 630 households for Araria.

How many households are in Araria village?

The village record lists 630 households for Araria.

What is the male and female population of Araria?

The record lists 1,670 male residents and 1,398 female residents for Araria.

What is the sex ratio of Araria village?

The sex ratio of Araria is 837.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Araria village?

The reported geographical area of Araria is 181 hectares.

What is the population density of Araria village?

The approximate population density of Araria is 1,695.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Araria?

The nearest town listed for Araria is Purnia, about 65 km away.

How far is Araria from the district headquarters?

Araria is about 65 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Araria from the sub-district headquarters?

Araria is about 11 km from Amour, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Araria?

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

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

For Araria, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute Rope and Sutali, net sown area is 163.15 hectares and irrigated land is 75 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Araria. These records include 4 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.