Arna - Mashrakh, Saran

Arna is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Arana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arna is 232819. The village covers a total geographical area of 417 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Arna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Arna

According to the 2011 Census, Arna village had a total population of 7,242 people, including 3,761 males and 3,481 females, living in 1,104 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.94%, with male literacy at 83.17% and female literacy at 55.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Arna

Arna 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 Arna

Arna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapatti, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Arna is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Arna is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arna

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

Health Facilities in Arna

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

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