Arthagan - Rasulpur, Jajpur

Arthagan is a village situated in the Rasulpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Jajpur Sadar and around 18 km from Jajapur . Arthanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arthagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arthagan is 401105. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 755009 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Arthagan

As per Census 2011, Arthagan village has a total population of 1,498 people, consisting of 765 males and 733 females. The village has 319 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,110 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 477 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arthagan

Arthagan 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 Arthagan

Arthagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Arthagan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Arthagan is about 18 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 Arthagan

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

Health Facilities in Arthagan

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

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