Arpa - Hilsa, Nalanda

Arpa is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Arpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arpa is 244785. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Arpa

According to the 2011 Census, Arpa village had a total population of 3,082 people, including 1,611 males and 1,471 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.39%, with male literacy at 73.33% and female literacy at 44.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526.

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

Nearby Villages of Arpa

Arpa 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 Arpa

Arpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junair Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Arpa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Arpa is about 40 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 Arpa

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

Health Facilities in Arpa

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

FAQs about Arpa