Where is Argara village located?
Argara is in Potashpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Argara Village
Argara is an inhabited village in Potashpur - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344912, the Census 2011 record lists 1,035 people in 236 households and the reported area is 178.77 hectares. The local references include Potashpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Egra at about 24 km.
Argara is a village in Potashpur - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344912 and 1,035 people in 236 households.
Village Code344912
Population1,035
Households236
Area178.77 hectares
Nearest TownEgra
Detailed village profile
Argara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,035 people, 178.77 hectares of reported area and Egra as the nearest town reference for Argara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Argara falls under Potashpur - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 344912.
- The record lists 1,035 people living in 236 households.
- The reported village area is 178.77 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Egra.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Argara
- Census Village Code
- 344912
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Purba Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Potashpur - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02477
- CD Block
- Potashpur - I
- Households
- 236
- Population
- 1,035
- Male Population
- 530
- Female Population
- 505
- Sex Ratio
- 952.83
- Area
- 178.77 hectares
- Area
- 1.79 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Egra
- Nearest Town Distance
- 24 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721439
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
578.96 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.39 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
1.35%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
31%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Argara in the official administrative record. Census village code 344912 and Potashpur - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02477
- Village Census Code
- 344912
- CD Block Code
- 0324
- CD Block Name
- Potashpur - I
Location and Distance
Egra is the nearest town listed for Argara, about 24 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Amarshi
- District Headquarter
- Tamluk
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Egra
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 24 km
- Nearest Town
- Egra
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 24 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 178.77 hectares
- Area
- 1.79 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,035 people in 236 households, with 530 male residents and 505 female residents. The average household size is 4.39, and SC share is 1.35% and ST share is 0% for Argara. Population density works out to about 578.96 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 236
- Total Population
- 1,035
- Male Population
- 530
- Female Population
- 505
- Sex Ratio
- 952.83
- Average Household Size
- 4.39
- SC Population
- 14
- SC Male Population
- 7
- SC Female Population
- 7
- SC Population Share
- 1.35
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Argara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Argara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Argara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Argara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Argara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Argara is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Argara show that reported agricultural commodities include Mat and French Busket, net sown area is 153 hectares and irrigated land is 47.5 hectares (31% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Mat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- French Busket
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 25.77
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 153.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 105.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 47.5
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 47.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Argara
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721439 | Purba Medinipur | Potashpur - I | Tupchibar | Purba Medinipur, Wb 721439 Tupchibar, Pataspur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721439 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Argara village in?
Argara village is in Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Argara village in?
Argara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Argara under?
Argara comes under Potashpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Argara?
The Census village code of Argara is 344912.
What is the population of Argara village?
The village record lists 1,035 people and 236 households for Argara.
How many households are in Argara village?
The village record lists 236 households for Argara.
What is the male and female population of Argara?
The record lists 530 male residents and 505 female residents for Argara.
What is the sex ratio of Argara village?
The sex ratio of Argara is 952.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Argara village?
The reported geographical area of Argara is 178.77 hectares.
What is the population density of Argara village?
The approximate population density of Argara is 578.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Argara?
The nearest town listed for Argara is Egra, about 24 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Argara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Argara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Argara?
For Argara, reported agricultural commodities include Mat and French Busket, net sown area is 153 hectares and irrigated land is 47.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Argara?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Argara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Argara.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Argara.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Argara.