Village code 226362

Ara Village, Mahishi Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Ara is a village in Mahishi Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Saharsa district, Bihar. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Ara village map in Bihar
Ara village map image for Mahishi Block, Bihar.

Village Overview

Ara is a village in Mahishi Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Saharsa district, Bihar. For Ara, the population is 8,025, PIN code is 852216 and Census village code is 226362. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Ara village
Village code226362
PIN code852216
Population8,025
Households1,510
Area718 ha / 7.18 sq. km / 1,774 acres
Population density1,118 people per sq. km
Sex ratio942 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townSaharsa (32 km)
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtSaharsa
Census 2011 districtSaharsa

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 852216. This helps users verify the postal area for Ara, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Ara village
PIN code852216
Post offices linked with this PINArapatti BO, Narayanpur BO, Sarauni BO, Mahishi SO, Aina BO, and B Bhelahi BO
Best matching post officeArapatti BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtSaharsa
Postal stateBihar
Postal divisionSaharsa Division
Postal circleBihar Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Ara comes under Arapatti gram panchayat and Mahishi C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Mahishi Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Mahishi at 10 km. The Census district headquarters, Saharsa, is 32 km away.

Administrative details for Ara
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtSaharsa
Census 2011 districtSaharsa
State code10
District code214
Block / Census sub-district code1173
Gram panchayat code0012
C.D. Block code161
Block panchayat code161

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Ara village and its household count.

Total population

8,025 residents in 1,510 households

Male population

4,132

Female population

3,893

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 2,275; Scheduled Tribes: 5

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 2

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Ara
ASHA workerAvailable
Medicine shop8

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Ara
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeAvailable
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageNot available in village
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Ara
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyNot available in village
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Ara
Net area sown491.33 hectares
Irrigated area186.72 hectares
Unirrigated area304.61 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area186.72 hectares
Non-agricultural area202.03 hectares
Current fallow land18.33 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Ara
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Mahisro, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Mahisro, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Ara

Saharsa (32 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Mahishi is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Ara
Nearest major townSaharsa (32 km)
Block headquartersMahishi (10 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Ara. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Ara
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop8
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Post OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Birth and Death Registration OfficeAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ara village located?

Ara is located in Mahishi Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Saharsa.

Which Block is Ara in?

Ara is in Mahishi Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Ara in?

District: Saharsa.

What is the village code of Ara?

The Census village code of Ara is 226362.

What is the PIN code of Ara?

The PIN code reported for Ara is 852216.

What is the population of Ara?

Ara has 8,025 residents in 1,510 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Ara part of?

Ara comes under Arapatti gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Ara?

The nearest statutory town to Ara is Saharsa (32 km).

Which crops are grown in Ara?

The main crops reported for Ara are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Ara?

Land-use details for Ara include net area sown: 491.33 hectares, irrigated area: 186.72 hectares, and unirrigated area: 304.61 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Ara?

Government primary school status for Ara is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Ara?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Ara?

Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.

What is the total area of Ara?

The total geographical area of Ara is 718 hectares.

How many households are in Ara?

Ara has 1,510 households as per Census 2011.

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