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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Arbana Chakla village had a total population of 735 people, including 385 males and 350 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.46%, with male literacy at 83.28% and female literacy at 81.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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