Arrahi - Singhia, Samastipur

Arrahi is a village situated in the Singhia subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singhia and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Keontahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arrahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arrahi is 237241. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 848206 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Arrahi

As per Census 2011, Arrahi village has a total population of 1,977 people, consisting of 1,037 males and 940 females. The village has 423 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 481 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 796 literate and 1,181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 962 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arrahi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9771,037940
Child Population (0–6 yrs)481255226
Scheduled Castes (SC)962502460
Literate Population796528268
Illiterate Population1,181509672

Nearby Villages of Arrahi

Arrahi 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)
BhirarNorth-West1.16 km
MamurpurSouth-East1.21 km
KankriNorth-East1.27 km
Arazi MagurahaNorth-East1.87 km
KarahiNorth2.08 km
AuraSouth2.49 km
LagmaWest2.53 km
ParhatNorth-East2.94 km
ChandarpurSouth3.00 km
Narpat Nagar Urf ChandarpurSouth3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arrahi

Public transport in the Arrahi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baraipura Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Arrahi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Arrahi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arrahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Arrahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Arrahi

Where is Arrahi located?

Arrahi village is located in Singhia Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arrahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Arrahi is Keontahar.

What is the pincode of Arrahi?

The pincode of Arrahi is 848206.

What is the population of Arrahi?

Arrahi has a total population of 1,977, including 1,037 males and 940 females.

How many households are there in Arrahi?

There are 423 households in Arrahi.

What is the literacy rate in Arrahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arrahi is 40.26%. Male literacy is 50.92% and female literacy is 28.51%.