Arara (अररा) — Adapur, Purbi Champaran, Bihar

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LGD code: 217542
Pincode: 845301
Population: 2,534
Households: 512
Literacy rate: 63.7%
Sex ratio: 897 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 986

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How Arara compares

By population, Arara ranks #38 of 60 villages in Adapur mandal.

Literacy rate

63.7%

+22.6% vs mandal average

Arara: 63.7%
Adapur mandal: 41.1%
Purbi Champaran district: 44.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

897

+11 vs mandal average

Arara: 897
Adapur mandal: 886

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.2 vs mandal average

Arara: 4.9
Adapur mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Arara

LGD code: 217542
Pincode: 845301
Population (Census 2011): 2,534
Population (projected 2026): 2,988
Households: 512
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 897
Literacy rate: 63.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Sheohar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chiraia
Member of Parliament: Lovely Anand
Member of Legislative Assembly: Lal Babu Prasad Gupta
Block / Mandal: Adapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purbi Champaran district level

Then & Now

Arara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,534

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,988

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

512

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

604

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,534Census 2011
Households: 512Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 897 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9882026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 604

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purbi Champaran district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purbi Champaran district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purbi Champaran district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Centred on Adapur mandal

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May 2026

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Bihar Police seize large consignment of illegal liquor in East Champaran

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Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihar’s East Champaran

Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihar’s East Champaran (via Deccan Chronicle). Read the full story at the source.

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What is the pincode of Arara?

The pincode of Arara, Adapur mandal, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar is 845301.

In which district is Arara located?

Arara is a village in Adapur mandal of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Arara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Arara village has a population of 2,534 across 512 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Arara in?

Arara falls under the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Arara in?

Arara falls under the Chiraia assembly constituency (AC #20) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Arara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Arara village is 63.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Arara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Arara village is 897 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Arara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Arara, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Arara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Arara village is 217542.

How big is Arara compared to other villages in Adapur mandal?

Arara ranks 38 of 60 villages in Adapur mandal by Census 2011 population (2,534 residents).

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Arara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Bihar Police seize large consignment of illegal liquor in East Champaran

Watch: Bihar storm kills 6 after lightning and fire tear through East Champaran

Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihar’s East Champaran

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What is the pincode of Arara?

In which district is Arara located?

What is the population of Arara as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Arara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Arara in?

What is the literacy rate in Arara?

What is the sex ratio in Arara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Arara?

What is the LGD code of Arara?

How big is Arara compared to other villages in Adapur mandal?

Arara on the mapअररा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Arara

What is the pincode of Arara?

In which district is Arara located?

What is the population of Arara as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Arara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Arara in?

What is the literacy rate in Arara?

What is the sex ratio in Arara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Arara?

What is the LGD code of Arara?

How big is Arara compared to other villages in Adapur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Arara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Bihar Police seize large consignment of illegal liquor in East Champaran

Watch: Bihar storm kills 6 after lightning and fire tear through East Champaran

Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihar’s East Champaran

Notable persons of Arara

Open jobs in Arara