Arjuni - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Arjuni is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Arjuni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjuni is 441178. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.06 hectares and falls under the 491441 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Arjuni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dongargaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arjuni

According to the 2011 Census, Arjuni village had a total population of 3,476 people, including 1,713 males and 1,763 females, living in 799 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.94%, with male literacy at 88.22% and female literacy at 73.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Arjuni

Arjuni is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Arjuni

Arjuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Arjuni is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Arjuni is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjuni

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Arjuni village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Arjuni

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Arjuni village are given below:

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