Arbana Chakla - Barhara, Purnia

Arbana Chakla is a village situated in the Barhara subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhara and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Arbanna Chakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arbana Chakla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arbana Chakla is 223128. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 854203 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Arbana Chakla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rupauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purnia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arbana Chakla

As per Census 2011, Arbana Chakla village has a total population of 735 people, consisting of 385 males and 350 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 503 literate and 232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arbana Chakla are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population735385350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256857
Scheduled Castes (SC)311318
Literate Population503264239
Illiterate Population232121111

Nearby Villages of Arbana Chakla

Arbana Chakla 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaldihaSouth-West1.36 km
Urlaha MilikNorth-West1.98 km
UrlahaNorth2.26 km
Nirpur MilikSouth-East2.56 km
PatrahaSouth2.69 km
BidanareanWest3.57 km
ThariNorth-East3.64 km
NirpurEast4.47 km
BairbanaNorth4.77 km
DeoriSouth-West4.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arbana Chakla

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Arbana Chakla. The nearest railway station is Raghubans Nagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Arbana Chakla is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Arbana Chakla is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arbana Chakla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Arbana Chakla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Arbana Chakla

Where is Arbana Chakla located?

Arbana Chakla village is located in Barhara Subdivision, Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arbana Chakla?

The Gram Panchayat of Arbana Chakla is Arbanna Chakala.

What is the pincode of Arbana Chakla?

The pincode of Arbana Chakla is 854203.

What is the population of Arbana Chakla?

Arbana Chakla has a total population of 735, including 385 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Arbana Chakla?

There are 175 households in Arbana Chakla.

What is the literacy rate in Arbana Chakla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arbana Chakla is 68.44%. Male literacy is 68.57% and female literacy is 68.29%.