Arjunchuan - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Arjunchuan is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Sankhaposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arjunchuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjunchuan is 384822. The village covers a total geographical area of 485 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Arjunchuan

According to the 2011 Census, Arjunchuan village had a total population of 554 people, including 267 males and 287 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.29%, with male literacy at 68.98% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 533.

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

Nearby Villages of Arjunchuan

Arjunchuan 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 Arjunchuan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Arjunchuan. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Arjunchuan is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Arjunchuan is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjunchuan

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

Health Facilities in Arjunchuan

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

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