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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Argaon village has a total population of 522 people, consisting of 251 males and 271 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 406 literate and 116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Argaon are given below:

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:

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