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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Arrahi village had a total population of 1,977 people, including 1,037 males and 940 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.21%, with male literacy at 67.52% and female literacy at 37.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 962.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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