Arap - Bikram, Patna

Arap is a village situated in the Bikram subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikram and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Arap village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arap is 245642. The village covers a total geographical area of 610 hectares and falls under the 801104 pincode. Bikram is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Arap

According to the 2011 Census, Arap village had a total population of 6,979 people, including 3,675 males and 3,304 females, living in 1,166 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 62.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Arap

Arap 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 Arap

Arap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bihta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikram to Arap is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Arap is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arap

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

Health Facilities in Arap

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

FAQs about Arap