Arunnagar Dakshin - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Arunnagar Dakshin is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Baru and around 37.2 km from Alipore. Bamangachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arunnagar Dakshin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arunnagar Dakshin is 334931. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.09 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar Majil is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Arunnagar Dakshin village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arunnagar Dakshin

According to the 2011 Census, Arunnagar Dakshin village had a total population of 3,620 people, including 1,869 males and 1,751 females, living in 744 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.45%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 63.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,115, 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.

Nearby Villages of Arunnagar Dakshin

Arunnagar Dakshin 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 Arunnagar Dakshin

Arunnagar Dakshin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hogla, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar Majil to Arunnagar Dakshin is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Arunnagar Dakshin is about 37.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arunnagar Dakshin

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

Health Facilities in Arunnagar Dakshin

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

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