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Rohtas vs Araria

Bihar · Bihar

MetricRohtasAraria
Population29,59,918 (29.6 lakh)28,11,569 (28.1 lakh)
Area3,850 km²2,830 km²
Density769 / km²993 / km²
HeadquartersSasaramAraria
Established1972
Native nameरोहतासअररिया
Opportunities11
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Rohtas

Rohtas district also spelled as Rautas,is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. It came into existence when Shahabad District was bifurcated into Bhojpur & Rohtas in 1972. Administrative headquarter of the district is Sasaram. Rohtas district has the highest literacy in Bihar. The literacy rate of Rohtas district which is 73.37% as per 2011 census is highest among all 38 districts of Bihar.

Araria

Araria district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. Araria district is a part of Purnia division. The district occupies an area of 2,830 km2 (1,090 sq mi). Araria town is the administrative headquarters of this district. The Indo–Nepal border is about 8 km from Forbesganj headquarters.