When did Araria become a district?
When did Araria become a district?
The territory of present-day district became Araria sub-division of the earstwhile Purnea district in 1964. Araria district was formed in January 1990 as one of the administrative districts of Bihar under Purnea division.
How many Muslims are in Araria?
As per official census 2011 and population data 2022 of Araria district, Hindu are majority in Araria state. Total population of Araria district is 2,811,569 as per census 2011….Araria District Religion Census 2011.
| District | Araria |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,811,569 |
| Hindu | 56.68 % |
| Muslim | 42.95 % |
| Christian | 0.15 % |
Why is Araria famous?
The six-story Kali Mandir temple, popularly known as “Kali Mandir”. Temple of lord Shiva located at the center of city in the ancient Thakurbari of Araria, known as Shiva Mandir or more commonly as Thakurbari itself. Shiva temple in Madanpur. Sultan phokher in Forbesganj is important for Hindu and Muslim communities.
What is the population of Araria district?
2,811,569
| Araria district | |
|---|---|
| • Total | 2,830 km2 (1,090 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,811,569 |
| • Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
Who is the DM of Araria district?
Shri Prashanth Kumar C.H.
District Level Officer
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Prashanth Kumar C.H. (IAS) | District Magistrate | dm-araria[dot]bih[at]nic[dot]in |
| Shri Manoj Kumar (BAS) | Deputy Development Commissioner | ddc-araria-bih[at]nic[dot]in |
| Anil Kumar Thakur | Additional Collector(Revenue) | |
| Dinesh Kumar Das | District Forest Officer |
Who is the DM of Araria?
District Administration
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Prashanth Kumar C.H. (IAS) | District Magistrate | dm-araria[dot]bih[at]nic[dot]in |
Who is the MLA of Araria?
Araria (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
| Araria | |
|---|---|
| • Incumbent MLA | Avidur Rahman |
| • Political Party | INC |
| • Electorate (year) | 1,87,908 (2020) |
Who is the MP of Araria?
Members of Parliament
| Year | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pradeep Kumar Singh | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2014 | Mohammed Taslimuddin | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| 2018^ | Sarfaraz Alam | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| 2019 | Pradeep Kumar Singh | Bharatiya Janata Party |
How many villages are in Araria district?
C.D.Block-wise List
| Sl No | C.D.Block | Total Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Araria | 82 |
| 2 | Bhargama | 67 |
| 3 | Forbesganj | 110 |
| 4 | Jokihat | 99 |
What is the population of Forbesganj?
50,475
Forbesganj is a Nagar Parishad city in district of Araria, Bihar. The Forbesganj city is divided into 25 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Forbesganj Nagar Parishad has population of 50,475 of which 26,524 are males while 23,951 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
How many Muslims are in Kishanganj?
Kishanganj is the only Muslim-majority district of Bihar, with Muslims forming about 68 per cent of the population.
Who is the SP of Araria?
Police
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Hriday Kant (IPS) | Superintendent of Police | sp-araria-bih[at]nic[dot]in |