Paranpur - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Paranpur is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chew serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paranpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paranpur is 253193. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Paranpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paranpur village had a total population of 1,217 people, including 625 males and 592 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.95%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 57.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 566.

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

Nearby Villages of Paranpur

Paranpur 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 Paranpur

Public transport in the Paranpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Paranpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Paranpur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paranpur

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

Health Facilities in Paranpur

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

FAQs about Paranpur