Araraha village, Raghopur block | Pincode 852111

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KHATUN

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LGD code: 221115
Pincode: 852111
Post office: Jia Ram Raghopur
Population: 3,505
Households: 757
Literacy rate: 46.8%
Sex ratio: 974 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,533

Census 2011 · in context

How Araraha compares

By population, Araraha ranks #21 of 58 villages in Raghopur mandal.

Literacy rate

46.8%

+0.2% vs mandal average

Araraha: 46.8%
Raghopur mandal: 46.6%
Supaul district: 46.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

974

+34 vs mandal average

Araraha: 974
Raghopur mandal: 940

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.6 vs mandal average

Araraha: 4.6
Raghopur mandal: 5.2

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

Araraha at a glance

Araraha is a village of 3,505 people in 757 households (Census 2011) in Raghopur block, Supaul district, Bihar, the 21st-largest of 58 villages in Raghopur block. Literacy is 47%, about the same as the block average of 47% and the sex ratio is 974 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 852111, served by Jia Ram Raghopur post office; the LGD village code is 221115. The sarpanch is KHATUN, and the village votes in Gaura Bauram assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sujit Kumar. The population is estimated at 4,132 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Araraha · this village	3,505	47%	—
Gospur · Raghopur	4,643	45%	—
Parmanandpur · Raghopur	3,901	31%	—
Hari Chakla · Raghopur	2,138	42%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Araraha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BIRPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Parmanandpur
Total area (ha): 934
Irrigated area (ha): 326.7
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Araraha

LGD code: 221115
Pincode: 852111
Post office: Jia Ram Raghopur
Population (Census 2011): 3,505
Population (projected 2026): 4,132
Households: 757
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 974
Literacy rate: 46.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gaura Bauram
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sujit Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KHATUN
Block / Mandal: Raghopur

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 Supaul district level

Then & Now

Araraha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,505

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,132

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

757

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

893

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: 3,505Census 2011
Households: 757Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 974 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,1322026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8932026 projection
Active job cards: 1,83,879MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 87,003MGNREGA · 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: 884NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 42.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.7%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 · Supaul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Supaul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Supaul 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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News from Supaul & Bihar

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
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Quick answers

People often ask about Araraha

What is the pincode of Araraha?

The pincode of Araraha, Raghopur block, Supaul district, Bihar is 852111. The post office is Jia Ram Raghopur.

Which post office delivers to Araraha?

Mail for Araraha is delivered through Jia Ram Raghopur post office, pincode 852111, in Raghopur block, Supaul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Araraha located?

Araraha is a village in Raghopur block of Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Araraha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Araraha village has a population of 3,505 across 757 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Araraha?

The current sarpanch of Araraha gram panchayat is KHATUN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Araraha in?

Araraha falls under the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Araraha in?

Araraha falls under the Gaura Bauram assembly constituency (AC #79) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Araraha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Araraha village is 46.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Araraha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Araraha village is 974 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Araraha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Araraha, 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 Araraha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Araraha village is 221115.

How big is Araraha compared to other villages in Raghopur block?

Araraha ranks 21 of 58 villages in Raghopur block by Census 2011 population (3,505 residents).

Who is the MLA of Araraha?

Araraha falls under Gaura Bauram assembly constituency (AC 79). The sitting MLA is Sujit Kumar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Araraha?

Araraha is in Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Araraha in 2026?

Araraha is estimated at 4,132 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,505 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Araraha in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Araraha?

KHATUN is the sarpanch of Araraha gram panchayat, Raghopur block. See the sarpanch list of Raghopur 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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