Arthagaon - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Arthagaon is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arthagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arthagaon is 309666. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.61 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Arthagaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arthagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Arthagaon village had a total population of 1,416 people, including 724 males and 692 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.67%, with male literacy at 84.99% and female literacy at 72.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 741, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Arthagaon

Arthagaon 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 Arthagaon

Arthagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Arthagaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arthagaon

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

Health Facilities in Arthagaon

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

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