Ariagaon - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Ariagaon is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ariagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ariagaon is 308870. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.37 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Ariagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ariagaon village had a total population of 1,627 people, including 841 males and 786 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.44%, with male literacy at 55.52% and female literacy at 38.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 759.

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

Nearby Villages of Ariagaon

Ariagaon 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 Ariagaon

Public transport in the Ariagaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumdangi, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Ariagaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Ariagaon is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ariagaon

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

Health Facilities in Ariagaon

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

FAQs about Ariagaon