Aurahi village, Forbesganj block | Pincode 854318

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shajda pravin

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LGD code: 221558
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population: 16,207
Households: 3,216
Literacy rate: 39.9%
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 6,509

Census 2011 · in context

How Aurahi compares

By population, Aurahi ranks #2 of 108 villages in Forbesganj mandal.

Literacy rate

39.9%

−1.7% vs mandal average

Aurahi: 39.9%
Forbesganj mandal: 41.6%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

926

+7 vs mandal average

Aurahi: 926
Forbesganj mandal: 919

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Aurahi: 5.0
Forbesganj mandal: 5.0

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

Aurahi at a glance

Aurahi is a village of 16,207 people in 3,216 households (Census 2011) in Forbesganj block, Araria district, Bihar, the 2nd-largest of 108 villages in Forbesganj block. Literacy is 40%, 2 points below the block average of 42% and the sex ratio is 926 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854318, served by Forbesganj post office; the LGD village code is 221558. The sarpanch is Shajda pravin , and the village votes in Phulparas assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sheela Kumari. The population is estimated at 19,108 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Aurahi · this village	16,207	40%	—
Ahmadpur · Forbesganj	1,475	35%	—
Shankarpur · Forbesganj	346	69%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Aurahi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 5
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: FARBISGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Aurahi Purab
Total area (ha): 1,901
Irrigated area (ha): 325.3
Forest area (ha): 70.4

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Aurahi

LGD code: 221558
Pincode: 854318
Post office: Forbesganj
Population (Census 2011): 16,207
Population (projected 2026): 19,108
Households: 3,216
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 926
Literacy rate: 39.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhanjharpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulparas
Member of Parliament: Ramprit Mandal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sheela Kumari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shajda pravin
Block / Mandal: Forbesganj

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 Araria district level

Then & Now

Aurahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

16,207

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

19,108

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,216

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

3,792

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: 16,207Census 2011
Households: 3,216Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 19,1082026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3,7922026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,620MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,963MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 885NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 43.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 32.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 71.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 67.9%NFHS-5 district

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 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria 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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September 2026

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Sep

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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Sep

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
india.mongabay.comyesterday
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energyyesterday
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Aurahi

What is the pincode of Aurahi?

The pincode of Aurahi, Forbesganj block, Araria district, Bihar is 854318. The post office is Forbesganj.

Which post office delivers to Aurahi?

Mail for Aurahi is delivered through Forbesganj post office, pincode 854318, in Forbesganj block, Araria district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Aurahi located?

Aurahi is a village in Forbesganj block of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Aurahi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Aurahi village has a population of 16,207 across 3,216 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Aurahi?

The current sarpanch of Aurahi gram panchayat is Shajda pravin .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Aurahi in?

Aurahi falls under the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Aurahi in?

Aurahi falls under the Phulparas assembly constituency (AC #39) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Aurahi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Aurahi village is 39.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Aurahi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Aurahi village is 926 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Aurahi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Aurahi, 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 Aurahi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Aurahi village is 221558.

How big is Aurahi compared to other villages in Forbesganj block?

Aurahi ranks 2 of 108 villages in Forbesganj block by Census 2011 population (16,207 residents).

Who is the MLA of Aurahi?

Aurahi falls under Phulparas assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Sheela Kumari (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Aurahi?

Aurahi is in Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ramprit Mandal (JD(U)).

What is the population of Aurahi in 2026?

Aurahi is estimated at 19,108 people in 2026, up about 18% from 16,207 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Aurahi in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Aurahi in Araria district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Aurahi?

Shajda pravin is the sarpanch of Aurahi gram panchayat, Forbesganj block. See the sarpanch list of Forbesganj block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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