Ara - Mahishi, Saharsa

Ara is a village situated in the Mahishi subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahishi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Aara Patti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ara is 226362. The village covers a total geographical area of 718 hectares and falls under the 852216 pincode. Saharsa is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Ara

According to the 2011 Census, Ara village had a total population of 8,025 people, including 4,132 males and 3,893 females, living in 1,510 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.84%, with male literacy at 56.08% and female literacy at 32.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Ara

Ara 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 Ara

Public transport in the Ara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saharsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharsa to Ara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ara

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

Health Facilities in Ara

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

FAQs about Ara