Arjullapur - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Arjullapur is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Deganga. Nurnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arjullapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arjullapur is 323325. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.33 hectares and falls under the 743423 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Arjullapur

According to the 2011 Census, Arjullapur village had a total population of 2,596 people, including 1,336 males and 1,260 females, living in 577 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.83%, with male literacy at 89.20% and female literacy at 82.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5961,3361,260
Child Population (0–6 yrs)323169154
Scheduled Castes (SC)1457867
Scheduled Tribes (ST)202
Literate Population1,9511,041910
Illiterate Population645295350

Nearby Villages of Arjullapur

Arjullapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MohanpurNorth0.88 km
Basna BenapurSouth1.02 km
RamnathpurSouth-East1.43 km
GobindapurWest1.59 km
GambhirgachhiNorth-East1.63 km
FazilpurNorth1.94 km
RampurNorth-East2.09 km
NurnagarNorth-West2.16 km
BiswanathpurSouth-East2.30 km
EkrullyaSouth2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arjullapur

Arjullapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Beliaghata Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Arjullapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arjullapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Arjullapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Arjullapur

Where is Arjullapur located?

Arjullapur village is located in Deganga Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Arjullapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Arjullapur is Nurnagar.

What is the pincode of Arjullapur?

The pincode of Arjullapur is 743423.

What is the population of Arjullapur?

Arjullapur had a total population of 2,596, including 1,336 males and 1,260 females.

How many households are there in Arjullapur?

Arjullapur had 577 households.

What is the literacy rate in Arjullapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arjullapur was 85.83%. Male literacy was 89.20% and female literacy was 82.28%.