Paschim Ariangaon - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Paschim Ariangaon is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Ariangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Ariangaon is 308867. The village covers a total geographical area of 592.86 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paschim Ariangaon

As per Census 2011, Paschim Ariangaon village has a total population of 2,547 people, consisting of 1,293 males and 1,254 females. The village has 441 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 521 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,199 literate and 1,348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paschim Ariangaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paschim Ariangaon

Paschim Ariangaon 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 Paschim Ariangaon

Public transport in the Paschim Ariangaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Paschim Ariangaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Paschim Ariangaon is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paschim Ariangaon

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Ariangaon

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

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