Argwan - Gauriganj, Amethi

Argwan is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Gauriganj and around 46 km from Sultanpur. Argwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Argwan is 169233. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.33 hectares and falls under the 227409 pincode. Gauriganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Argwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gauriganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Argwan

According to the 2011 Census, Argwan village had a total population of 1,195 people, including 593 males and 602 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.43%, with male literacy at 50.91% and female literacy at 26.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Argwan

Argwan 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 Argwan

Argwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauriganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauriganj to Argwan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Argwan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Argwan

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

Health Facilities in Argwan

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

FAQs about Argwan