Araria District

Araria District

Araria district
Araria is located at [show location on an interactive map] 26.15° N 87.52° E. It has an average elevation of 47 metres (154 feet). Geographical location Araria is situated at the southern part of Purnia and Madhepura in Bihar. Borders of Araria are surrounded by Nepal in northern side, Kishanganj in western side and Supaul at south-eastern side. The district came into existence by division of Purnia district on Makar Sankranti day of 1990. District border is ad Read More...

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