Arsingri - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Arsingri is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Bongaon and around 60.9 km from Barasat. Tengra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arsingri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arsingri is 322540. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Arsingri

As per Census 2011, Arsingri village has a total population of 4,511 people, consisting of 2,343 males and 2,168 females. The village has 1,107 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 422 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,456 literate and 1,055 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,914 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arsingri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Arsingri

Arsingri 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 Arsingri

Arsingri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Arsingri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Arsingri is about 60.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arsingri

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

Health Facilities in Arsingri

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

FAQs about Arsingri