Arjuna - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Arjuna is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from Barduari and around 69.2 km from English Bazar. Malior-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arjuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjuna is 312100. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.7 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Arjuna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Arjuna

According to the 2011 Census, Arjuna village had a total population of 2,799 people, including 1,445 males and 1,354 females, living in 567 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.76%, with male literacy at 60.18% and female literacy at 48.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 785, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Arjuna

Arjuna 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 Arjuna

Arjuna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Arjuna is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Arjuna is about 69.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjuna

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

Health Facilities in Arjuna

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

FAQs about Arjuna