Arigaon - Binika, Sonepur

Arigaon is a village situated in the Binika tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Binika and around 40 km from Subarnapur. Bankigiridi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arigaon is 419048. The village covers a total geographical area of 484 hectares and falls under the 767019 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Arigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Arigaon village had a total population of 1,209 people, including 615 males and 594 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.41%, with male literacy at 91.31% and female literacy at 70.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Arigaon

Arigaon 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 Arigaon

Arigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Arigaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Arigaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arigaon

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

Health Facilities in Arigaon

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

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