Argari is a census town in Sankrail CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.
Geography
Argari is located at 22°35′15″N 88°13′34″E. It is situated between Andul and Alampur.
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Argari had a total population of 10,715 of which 5,555 (52%) were males and 5,160 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,217. The total number of literates in Argari was 8,156 (85.87% of the population over 6 years).
Argari was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.
As of 2001 India census, Argari had a population of 9525. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Argari has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Andul Road (part of Grand Trunk Road/State Highway 6) is the artery of the town.
Bus
Private Bus
- 61 Alampur – Howrah Station
Mini Bus
- 13 Ranihati – Rajabazar
- 13A Fatikgachi – Rajabazar
- 20 Alampur – Ultadanga Station
Bus Routes Without Numbers
- Mourigram railway station – Barrackpur Cantonment
Train
Andul railway station and Mourigram railway station on Howrah-Kharagpur line are the nearest railway stations of Argari.