Araria district, Administrative district in Bihar, India.
The district covers 2,830 square kilometers of territory in northeastern Bihar, extending from the Nepalese border through agricultural lands and urban settlements.
The district emerged from the former Purnia district in 1990, following administrative reforms to enhance local governance and development initiatives in Bihar state.
The population of 2.8 million people maintains traditions through celebrations of Chhath Puja and Eid, reflecting the substantial Hindu and Muslim communities.
Two administrative subdivisions, Forbesganj and Araria, manage public services across multiple municipalities, with the district headquarters located in Araria town.
The district stands among India's 250 designated backward regions, receiving specific governmental support through the aspirational districts development program.
Location: Purnia division
Capital city: Araria
Shares border with: Supaul district
Website: http://araria.bih.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 26.13000,87.47000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
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