Indian Village Directory

Argoal Village

Argoal is an inhabited village in Potashpur - II Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 345146, the Census 2011 record lists 2,377 people in 562 households and the reported area is 234.16 hectares. The local references include Potashpur - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Egra at about 10 km.

In short:

Argoal is a village in Potashpur - II Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 345146 and 2,377 people in 562 households.

Village Code345146
Population2,377
Households562
Area234.16 hectares
Nearest TownEgra

Detailed village profile

Argoal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,377 people, 234.16 hectares of reported area and Egra as the nearest town reference for Argoal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
CD Block Potashpur - II
  • Argoal falls under Potashpur - II Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 345146.
  • The record lists 2,377 people living in 562 households.
  • The reported village area is 234.16 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

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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
Argoal
Census Village Code
345146
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Potashpur - II
Sub-district Census Code
02478
CD Block
Potashpur - II
Households
562
Population
2,377
Male Population
1,218
Female Population
1,159
Sex Ratio
951.56
Area
234.16 hectares
Area
2.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Egra
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721456
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 1,015.12 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.23 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.73% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 48.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Argoal in the official administrative record. Census village code 345146 and Potashpur - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02478
Village Census Code
345146
CD Block Code
0325
CD Block Name
Potashpur - II

Location and Distance

Egra is the nearest town listed for Argoal, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pratapdighi
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Egra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Egra
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
234.16 hectares
Area
2.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,377 people in 562 households, with 1,218 male residents and 1,159 female residents. The average household size is 4.23, and SC share is 2.73% and ST share is 0% for Argoal. Population density works out to about 1,015.12 people per sq km.

Total Households
562
Total Population
2,377
Male Population
1,218
Female Population
1,159
Sex Ratio
951.56
Average Household Size
4.23
SC Population
65
SC Male Population
28
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
2.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Argoal list 2 government primary schools. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Argoal. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Argoal 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
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
103 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Argoal include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Argoal include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Argoal is reported as 13 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Argoal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 212.9 hectares and irrigated land is 103 hectares (48.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
21.26
Net Area Sown In Hectares
212.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
109.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
103.0

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Argoal

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
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 50%
Punjab National Bank 1 50%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 721456 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - II Purulia 0 Gram Panchayat Office Purulia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721456
Punjab National Bank ATM 721456 Purba Medinipur Bhagawanpur - II Ita Baria Teh.contai Chak Rasul, Itaberia, P. O. Lalua, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721456

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

Where is Argoal village located?

Argoal is in Potashpur - II Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Argoal village in?

Argoal village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Argoal village in?

Argoal village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Argoal under?

Argoal comes under Potashpur - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Argoal?

The Census village code of Argoal is 345146.

What is the population of Argoal village?

The village record lists 2,377 people and 562 households for Argoal.

How many households are in Argoal village?

The village record lists 562 households for Argoal.

What is the male and female population of Argoal?

The record lists 1,218 male residents and 1,159 female residents for Argoal.

What is the sex ratio of Argoal village?

The sex ratio of Argoal is 951.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Argoal village?

The reported geographical area of Argoal is 234.16 hectares.

What is the population density of Argoal village?

The approximate population density of Argoal is 1,015.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Argoal?

The nearest town listed for Argoal is Egra, about 10 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Argoal?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Argoal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Argoal?

For Argoal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 212.9 hectares and irrigated land is 103 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Argoal?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Argoal. These records include 2 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 Argoal.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Argoal.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Argoal.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.