Arraha - Forbesganj, Araria

Arraha is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Arraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arraha is 221536. The village covers a total geographical area of 892 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Arraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Arraha

According to the 2011 Census, Arraha village had a total population of 6,615 people, including 3,502 males and 3,113 females, living in 1,301 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.78%, with male literacy at 66.76% and female literacy at 45.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,961, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Arraha

Arraha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Arraha

Arraha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gogipothia Halt, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Arraha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Arraha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arraha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Arraha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Arraha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Arraha village are given below:

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