Ara

Block / Subdivision Dagarua
District Purnia
State Bihar

About Ara

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Ara village is 224203. Ara village is located in Dagarua subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Dagarua (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Dubaili is the gram panchayat of Ara village.

The total geographical area of village is 21 hectares. Ara has a total population of 766 peoples, out of which male population is 392 while female population is 374. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 954 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of ara village is 17.89% out of which 19.64% males and 16.04% females are literate. There are about 151 houses in ara village.

Purnia is nearest town to ara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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Population of Ara

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 766 392 374
Literate Population 137 77 60
Illiterate Population 629 315 314

Connectivity of Ara

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Ara

Frequently Asked Questions about Ara

Where is Ara located?

Ara village is situated in Dagarua Subdivision, within the Purnia district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ara?

The Gram Panchayat of Ara is Dubaili (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Ara as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ara is 766, with 392 males and 374 females.

How many households are there in Ara as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Ara village has a total of 151 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ara as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ara is 17.89%. The male literacy rate is 19.64%, while the female literacy rate is 16.04%.