Ara
Ara is a revenue village in Chatra block, Chatra district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 317 in 52 households (Census 2011).
317 souls. 52 homes.
Chatra block, Chatra district, Jharkhand.
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Ara today
- Bottle gourd₹3,000Tekari APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹5,000Tekari APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Pointed gourd(Parval)₹4,000Tekari APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Ara is a village in Chatra block, Chatra district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 317 people in 52 households, with a literacy rate of 72.6%. It is administered by the Moktama gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 825401.
Gram panchayat
Ara is in the Moktama gram panchayat.
Other villages in Moktama
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Ara compares
By population, Ara ranks #103 of 167 inhabited villages in Chatra block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Ara 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 Available
- 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.
Ara at a glance
Ara is a village of 317 people in 52 households (Census 2011) in Chatra block, Chatra district, Jharkhand, the 103rd of 167 inhabited villages in Chatra block by population. Literacy is 72.6%, 17.1 points above the block figure of 55.5%, and the sex ratio is 921 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825401; the LGD village code is 348650.
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Key facts — Ara
Villages sharing pincode 825401
Other villages in Chatra block
View all 182 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 317Census 2011
- Male / female
- 165 / 152
- Households
- 52
- People per home
- 6.1
- Literacy rate
- 72.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Ara on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Ara. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Ara · 24.2062° N, 84.8713° E
Electoral profile
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From Chatra district
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra Double Circuit Transmission Line
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra– Gidhour Double Circuit Transmission
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra–Itkhori Double Circuit Transmission
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Ara
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Essential services & places near Ara
Ara isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Chatra block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices240 in Chatra district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR MAIN ROAD CHATRA
Bank · No map location — listed by district
BANK OF INDIA GIDHAUR BRANCH VILL GIDHAUR POST GIDHAUR BLOCK GIDHAUR PIN CODE 825408
Bank · No map location — listed by district
LDM OFFICE CHATRA
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NAWADIHI CHOWKP O DAMOLBLOCK PATHALGADADIST CHATRA825408
Bank · No map location — listed by district
RSETI CHATRA HAZARI
Bank · No map location — listed by district
M K TRADERS, NEAR T O P NO.1MAIN ROAD CHATRA
Hospitals & clinics97 in Chatra district
Schools & anganwadis1 in Chatra district
Temples1 in Chatra district
Other places of worship4 in Chatra district
Transport7 in Chatra district
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People often ask about Ara
Where is Ara located?
Ara is a village in Chatra block of Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Ara in?
Ara is in Chatra district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Ara belong to?
Ara comes under the Moktama gram panchayat.
How is Ara written in the local script?
Ara is written आरा.
What is the pincode of Ara?
The pincode of Ara, Chatra, Chatra is 825401.
What is the population of Ara?
As per the 2011 Census, Ara had a population of 317 (165 males and 152 females).
How many households are there in Ara?
Ara had 52 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Ara?
The literacy rate of Ara was 72.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Ara?
Ara had 921 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Ara?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ara is 348650 and its Census 2011 village code is 348650.
Which villages are near Ara?
Villages near Ara include Simaria Kalan (about 18 km), Siuria (about 18 km), Bajobar (about 18 km), Nawadih Damol (about 18 km), Ichak Khurd (about 18 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 Ara?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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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: 55.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Chatra district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tekari APMC, Gaya APMC, Gaya district — about 64 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Tekari APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) · Pointed gourd (Parval) | Tekari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Tekari APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Gaya APMC | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Gaya APMC | 3,200 | 3,600 | 3,400 | 24 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 Ara's shops.
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
All villages near Ara →Compare Ara with… →All villages in Chatra →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 ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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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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