Araria : Census 2011

An official Census 2011 detail of Araria, a district of Bihar has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Bihar. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Araria District of Bihar.
In 2011, Araria had population of 2,806,200 of which male and female were 1,460,878 and 1,345,322 respectively. There was change of 30.00 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Araria District recorded increase of 31.84 percent to its population compared to 1991.
The initial provisional data suggest a density of 992 in 2011 compared to 763 of 2001. Total area under Araria district is of about 2,830 sq.km.
Average literacy rate of Araria in 2011 were 55.10 compared to 35.01 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 64.15 and 45.18 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 46.38 and 22.37 in Araria District. Total literate in Araria District were 1,235,303 of which male and female were 751,900 and 483,403 respectively. In 2001, Araria District had 589,679 in its total region.
With regards to Sex Ratio in Araria, it stood at 921 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 913. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate.
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Araria. There were total 564,131 children under age of 0-6 against 474,181 of 2001 census. Of total 564,131 male and female were 288,728 and 275,403 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 954 compared to 963 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 20.10 percent of Araria District compared to 21.97 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.87 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Araria District population constituted 2.70 percent of total Bihar population. In 2001 census, this figure for Araria District was at 2.70 percent of Bihar population.
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Araria - The City

 

Araria is situated at 26°09′N 87°31′E / 26.15°N 87.52°E[1]. It has an average distance from the ground of 47 meters (154 feet). Araria is situated at the northern part of Purnia and Madhepura in Bihar. Borders of Araria are surrounded by Nepal in northern side, Kishanganj in eastern side and Supaul at south-west side. The district came into existence by division of Purnia district on Makar Sankranti day of 1990. District border is adjacent to border of Nepal, so the district is important in terms of security. Jogbani is the last point of Araria and after that Morang district of Nepal starts.

Araria is amongst those districts where major religions like Hindu and Muslims are in balanced equation.

The immense Hindi and regional language writer Phanishwar Nath 'Renu' was born in this district at Aurahi Hingna village where his family still survive. At present a magazine Parti Palar (Editor:Namita Singh) is being published from there.

As of 2001 India census Araria had a population of 60,594. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Araria has an average literacy rate of 50%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 62% of the males and 38% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Both rail and road links are available. Araria contains two bus terminals one at "Zero Mile" and second in the city. Buses for most of the districts of Bihar are available as well as for internal villages and blocks too. NH 57 runs through the district.

Railways are in the form of Broad-gauge. Which is newly built? This broad gauge service has been inaugurated by Union Railway Minister Mr.Laloo Prasad Yadav on 5 June 2008. Now tri-weekly trains are available from Jogbani to Kolkata via Katihar. Katihar is a big and important junction from there trains to all important cities of India are available.

Railway Stations: Araria Court & Araria (R S)

Distance from Purnia : 42 km.

Nearest Airport: Bagdogra, West Bengal

Distance from Nepal: 42 km.

HQ Araria Area 2,830 sq. kms. Population Total 16,11,638 Rural 15,09,360 Urban 1,02,278 SC Population Total 2,20,148 Rural 2,10,240 Urban 9,908 ST Population Total 20,819 Rural 20,637 Urban 182 Sub Divisions Araria, Farbisganj. Blocks Araria, Raniganj, Bharganwan, Kursakata, Sikti, Narpatganj, Farbisganj, Palasi, Jokihat. Agriculture Paddy, Maize, Jute Industry Jute Mills Rivers Kosi, Suwara, Kali and Koli.