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.