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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Argoopur Kalan village has a total population of 8,560 people, consisting of 4,328 males and 4,232 females. The village has 1,254 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,190 literate and 3,370 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,743 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Argoopur Kalan are given below:

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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