Araria
Araria is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Araria district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Araria District overview
Araria is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Araria district. Total area of Araria District is 2,830 km² including 2,779 km² rural area and 51 km² urban area. There are 9 Subdivisions part of Araria District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Araria District, Araria has 742 villages.
Raniganj is the largest tehsil in Araria district by area covering 462.965 km2 and Bhargama is the smallest tehsil in Araria district by area covering 205.458 km2. Forbesganj is the largest tehsil by population while Kursakatta is the smallest tehsil by population in Araria district.
Population of Araria District
As of the 2011 census, Araria district has a population of approximately 2,811,569 peoples which is divided into urban population of 168,777 and rular population of 2,642,792. The population density in Araria region is about 993.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,463,333 | 1,348,236 | 2,811,569 |
| Rural | 1,374,254 | 1,268,538 | 2,642,792 |
| Urban | 89,079 | 79,698 | 168,777 |
Households of Araria District
There are about 568,142 houses in the district, including 32,781 urban houses and 535,361 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.95 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 568,142 |
| Rural | 535,361 |
| Urban | 32,781 |
List Of Subdivision in Araria District
Araria district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 9 tehsils in Araria district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Araria:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Araria | 293.7 | 465,529 |
| Bhargama | 205.5 | 230,835 |
| Forbesganj | 442.2 | 486,120 |
| Jokihat | 222.7 | 322,192 |
| Kursakatta | 214.9 | 149,231 |
| Narpatganj | 424.0 | 351,773 |
| Palasi | 307.4 | 248,369 |
| Raniganj | 463.0 | 398,977 |
| Sikti | 256.7 | 158,543 |
Frequently Asked Question About Araria District
How many villages are there in Araria district ?
There are 742 villages in the Araria district.
What is the population of Araria district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Araria district is 2,811,569
How many town or city are there in Araria district ?
There are 3 town or city in the Araria district.
How many Subdivision in Araria district ?
There are 9 Subdivision in Araria district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Araria district
Raniganj is the largest Subdivision in Araria district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Araria district ?
Bhargama is the smallest Subdivision in Araria district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Araria district ?
Forbesganj is the most populated Subdivision in Araria district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Araria district ?
Kursakatta is the most least populated Subdivision in Araria district.