Arra, India

Arra
city
Arra

Location in West Bengal, India

Coordinates: 23°30′23″N 86°41′37″E / 23.50645°N 86.69361°E / 23.50645; 86.69361Coordinates: 23°30′23″N 86°41′37″E / 23.50645°N 86.69361°E / 23.50645; 86.69361
Country  India
State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Population (2001)
 • Total 19,911
Languages
 • Official Bengali, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Website purulia.gov.in

Arra is a census town in Puruliya district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Arra had a population of 19,911. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Arra has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.


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