Agardi - Kashipur, Purulia

Agardi is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Kashipur and around 40.8 km from Purulia. Agardi-chitra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agardi is 330779. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.36 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Agardi

According to the 2011 Census, Agardi village had a total population of 1,063 people, including 525 males and 538 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.15%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 68.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Agardi

Agardi 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 Agardi

Agardi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Agardi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Agardi is about 40.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agardi

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

Health Facilities in Agardi

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

FAQs about Agardi