Argoopur Kalan - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Argoopur Kalan is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Argoopur Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Argoopur Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Argoopur Kalan is 200195. The village covers a total geographical area of 787.44 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Argoopur Kalan 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 Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Argoopur Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Argoopur Kalan village had a total population of 8,560 people, including 4,328 males and 4,232 females, living in 1,254 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.26%, with male literacy at 84.77% and female literacy at 57.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,743.

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

Nearby Villages of Argoopur Kalan

Argoopur Kalan 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 Argoopur Kalan

Argoopur Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Argoopur Kalan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Argoopur Kalan is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Argoopur Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Argoopur Kalan

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

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