Arthagaon

Arthagaon is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.9km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Arthagaon village. As per 2009 stats, Rampur is the gram panchayat of Arthagaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Arthagaon unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Arthagaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Arthagaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arthagaon is 309666. The village spans a total geographical area of 139.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Arthagaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Arthagaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Arthagaon

Population of Arthagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Arthagaon has a total population of about 1,416, with approximately 724 males and 692 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 741 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 102. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.12%, with male literacy at about 76.66% and female literacy near 65.32%. There are around 337 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arthagaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arthagaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Arthagaon. As per the 2011 stats, Arthagaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Arthagaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Arthagaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Arthagaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arthagaon