Arandi
Arandi is a revenue village in Meskaur block, Nawada district, Bihar. It had a population of 893 in 156 households (Census 2011).
893 souls. 156 homes.
Meskaur block, Nawada district, Bihar.
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Arandi today
- Bottle gourd₹3,640Barbigha APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹4,600Barbigha APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Wheat₹2,660Barbigha APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Arandi is a village in Meskaur block, Nawada district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 893 people in 156 households, with a literacy rate of 56.6%. It is administered by the Badosar gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 805129.
Gram panchayat
Arandi is in the Badosar (बड़ोसर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Badosar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Arandi compares
By population, Arandi ranks #41 of 57 inhabited villages in Meskaur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Arandi had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Arandi at a glance
Arandi is a village of 893 people in 156 households (Census 2011) in Meskaur block, Nawada district, Bihar, the 41st of 57 inhabited villages in Meskaur block by population. Literacy is 56.6%, 2.6 points below the block figure of 59.3%, and the sex ratio is 1,173 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 805129; the LGD village code is 258218.
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Key facts — Arandi
Villages sharing pincode 805129
Other villages in Meskaur block
View all 61 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 893Census 2011
- Male / female
- 411 / 482
- Households
- 156
- People per home
- 5.7
- Literacy rate
- 56.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Arandi on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Arandi. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Arandi · 24.8104° N, 85.3098° E
Electoral profile
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From Nawada district
- District Art & Culture Department, Nawada – Application Form for Participation in District Level Youth Festival 2026
District Administration, Nawada · 12 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
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- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 20/2026-27
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- District Land Acquisition Office
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- Order – District Arms Section, Saran
District Administration, Saran · 22 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Arandi
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Essential services & places near Arandi
Arandi isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Meskaur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices295 in Nawada district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics178 in Nawada district
Schools & anganwadis4 in Nawada district
Temples1 in Nawada district
Other places of worship2 in Nawada district
Transport25 in Nawada district
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People often ask about Arandi
Where is Arandi located?
Arandi is a village in Meskaur block of Nawada district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Arandi in?
Arandi is in Nawada district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Arandi belong to?
Arandi comes under the Badosar gram panchayat.
How is Arandi written in the local script?
Arandi is written अरंडी.
What is the pincode of Arandi?
The pincode of Arandi, Meskaur, Nawada is 805129.
What is the population of Arandi?
As per the 2011 Census, Arandi had a population of 893 (411 males and 482 females).
How many households are there in Arandi?
Arandi had 156 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Arandi?
The literacy rate of Arandi was 56.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Arandi?
Arandi had 1,173 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Arandi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Arandi is 258218 and its Census 2011 village code is 258218.
Which villages are near Arandi?
Villages near Arandi include Narhat (about 12 km), Nardiganj (about 19 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Arandi?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 62.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Nawada district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Barbigha APMC, Shekhpura APMC, Sheikhpura district — about 44 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 3,573 | 3,700 | 3,640 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Barbigha APMC | 4,512 | 4,700 | 4,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat · 147 Average | Barbigha APMC | 2,600 | 2,750 | 2,660 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 4,411 | 4,610 | 4,540 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 4,580 | 4,700 | 4,640 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 3,596 | 3,715 | 3,640 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Shekhpura APMC | 4,390 | 4,520 | 4,440 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barbigha APMC | 4,413 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 25 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Arandi's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Arandi →Compare Arandi with… →All villages in Meskaur →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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