Indian Village Directory

Aurahi Village

Aurahi is an inhabited village in Barhara Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223099, the Census 2011 record lists 8,976 people in 1,848 households and the reported area is 1,356 hectares. The local references include Aurahi Gram Panchayat, Barhara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banmankhi at about 9 km.

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Quick answer: Aurahi is a village in Barhara Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223099 and 8,976 people in 1,848 households.
Village Code223099
Population8,976
Households1,848
Area1,356 hectares
Nearest TownBanmankhi

Key Village Facts

Village
Aurahi
Census Village Code
223099
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barhara
Sub-district Census Code
01129
CD Block
Barhara
Gram Panchayat
Aurahi
Households
1,848
Population
8,976
Male Population
4,720
Female Population
4,256
Sex Ratio
901.69
Area
1,356 hectares
Area
13.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Banmankhi
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Aurahi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 8,976 people, 1,356 hectares of reported area and Banmankhi as the nearest town reference for Aurahi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
BlockBarhara
CD BlockBarhara
Gram PanchayatAurahi
  • Aurahi falls under Barhara Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223099.
  • The record lists 8,976 people living in 1,848 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,356 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Banmankhi.
  • 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 Density661.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share28.87%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share12.5%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share49%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Aurahi in the official administrative record. Census village code 223099, Aurahi Gram Panchayat and Barhara CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01129
Village Census Code
223099
CD Block Code
0117
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Barhara
Gram Panchayat Name
Aurahi

Location and Distance

Banmankhi is the nearest town listed for Aurahi, about 9 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barhara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banmankhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banmankhi
Distance within State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Banmankhi
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
1,356 hectares
Area
13.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 8,976 people in 1,848 households, with 4,720 male residents and 4,256 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 28.87% and ST share is 12.5% for Aurahi. Population density works out to about 661.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,848
Total Population
8,976
Male Population
4,720
Female Population
4,256
Sex Ratio
901.69
Average Household Size
4.86
SC Population
2,591
SC Male Population
1,332
SC Female Population
1,259
SC Population Share
28.87
ST Population
1,122
ST Male Population
574
ST Female Population
548
ST Population Share
12.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Aurahi list 6 government primary schools, 1 government middle school 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
6
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Aurahi. 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Aurahi 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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
301.75 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto 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
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 Aurahi 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Aurahi is reported as 10 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
10 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 Aurahi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 980 hectares and irrigated land is 480 hectares (49% 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
200.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
42.75 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
133.25 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
980.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
500 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
480.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
178.25 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Aurahi

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 854203 Purnia Barhara Barhara Kothi Ward No.11, Block Road Barhara Kothi Purnia Ward No.11, Block Road Barhara Kothi Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854203

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 Aurahi village located?

Aurahi is in Barhara Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Aurahi village in?

Aurahi village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Aurahi village in?

Aurahi village is in Bihar.

Which block is Aurahi under?

Aurahi comes under Barhara Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Aurahi?

The Census village code of Aurahi is 223099.

Which Gram Panchayat is Aurahi under?

Aurahi is listed under Aurahi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barhara.

What is the population of Aurahi village?

The village record lists 8,976 people and 1,848 households for Aurahi.

How many households are in Aurahi village?

The village record lists 1,848 households for Aurahi.

What is the male and female population of Aurahi?

The record lists 4,720 male residents and 4,256 female residents for Aurahi.

What is the sex ratio of Aurahi village?

The sex ratio of Aurahi is 901.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Aurahi village?

The reported geographical area of Aurahi is 1,356 hectares.

What is the population density of Aurahi village?

The approximate population density of Aurahi is 661.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Aurahi?

The nearest town listed for Aurahi is Banmankhi, about 9 km away.

How far is Aurahi from the district headquarters?

Aurahi is about 50 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Aurahi from the sub-district headquarters?

Aurahi is about 20 km from Barhara, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Aurahi?

The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Aurahi.

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

For Aurahi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 980 hectares and irrigated land is 480 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Aurahi. 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.