Argaon - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Argaon is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 71 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Argaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Argaon is 565988. The village covers a total geographical area of 1174 hectares and falls under the 415643 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Argaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Argaon

According to the 2011 Census, Argaon village had a total population of 522 people, including 251 males and 271 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.54%, with male literacy at 93.97% and female literacy at 74.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Argaon

Argaon 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 Argaon

Argaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Argaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Argaon is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Argaon

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

Health Facilities in Argaon

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

FAQs about Argaon