Ara

Ara is a village 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.

Ara has its own place in the vibrant Purnia region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Ara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ara is 224203. The village spans a total geographical area of 21 hectares. Purnia is nearest town to Ara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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Population of Ara

Below is a concise population overview of Ara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 766 392 374
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 169 85 84
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 137 77 60
Illiterate Population 629 315 314

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ara village:

  • The total population of Ara village is around 766, including approximately 392 males and 374 females, with a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 169 children aged 0–6 years in Ara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Ara village is about 17.89%, with male literacy at 19.64% and female literacy at 16.04%.
  • There are around 151 households in Ara village.

Connectivity of Ara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ara. As per the 2011 stats, Ara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Knowing the nearby villages of Ara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ara.

Banaili Jhauwa Minapur Dubaili Bishunpur Balarpur Parsarai Gobindpur Bandrak Bahadurpur Madhuakol

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%.