Area: 2830 square kilometers
Density of population: 992 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 55.10 % - Male: 64.15%, Female: 45.18 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:921
Boundaries of Araria District
North: Nepal
South: Purnia District, Bihar
East: Kishanganj District, Bihar
West: Supaul District and Madhepura District, Bihar
Araria District Average Rainfall: 1195.3 mm
Araria District Average Temperature in Summer: 29.69 deg C
Araria District Average Temperature in Winter: 16.22 deg C
ARARIA DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Kosi River, Suwara River, Kali River, Koli River
Sub Divisions: Araria, Farbisganj
Blocks: Araria, Raniganj , Bhargama, Kursakatta, Sikti, Narpatganj, Farbisganj, Palasi, Jokihat Dhanpura
Assembly Constituencies: Narpatganj, Raniganj, Forbesganj, Araria, Jokihat, Sikti
Araria District Nearby Attractions
1. Madanpur
2. Palasi
3. Basaithi
Araria District Facts: This is the natural habitat of the Gangetic Dolphin. It is one of the 36 most backward districts in Bihar and is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. NH 57 runs through the district.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, jute, groundnut
Major Industrial Products: Jute
What is Araria District Famous For: Gangetic Dolphin
Famous People From Araria District: Phanishwar Nath Renu, Subrata Roy, Magician Salil Kumar Kundu
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
