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Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Araria

RISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, ARARIA

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Farm Science Centre), Araria, is located in the koshi zone of the north-eastern alluvial plain of Northern Bihar. The district has an area of 2830 Sq. Km lies between 26.11° latitude and 87.44° longitude. The economy of the district is agriculture and the main crops grown in the area are Paddy, Maize, Jute and Makhana engaging more than 80% of the work force. There are many rivers like Parman, Kankai, Sursar, Paribahi and Bakra in the district, which cause floods in different block of the district. The weather here is usually wet and humid; 80% humidity and the annual average rainfall is 1224mm, whose 80% rainfall is between July and September. The maximum temperature is 47^°C and the minimum is 7^°C, the soil is sandy soil. There is a lack of organic matter, sulfur, zinc and suhaga elements in the soil.

 

Major Farming Systems/Enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK)

S.N.	Farming System / Enterprise
1	Paddy-Potato-Ground Nut
2	Paddy–Potato- Maize
3	Jute-Maize
4	Paddy-Maize
5	Cauliflower- Potato-Maize

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About District:

G. Area	Average Rainfall	Cultivated Area	Water body	Soil Type	BLOCK	Panchayat	Village
2,71,712 ha	1,334 mm	1,62,451 ha	3,862 ha	Sandy to Sandy loam	09	218	745

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