Paragaon Kalan - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Paragaon Kalan is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Paragaon Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paragaon Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paragaon Kalan is 440599. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.12 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Paragaon Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Paragaon Kalan village had a total population of 1,099 people, including 532 males and 567 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.95%, with male literacy at 82.10% and female literacy at 62.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Paragaon Kalan

Paragaon Kalan 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 Paragaon Kalan

Paragaon Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Paragaon Kalan is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Paragaon Kalan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paragaon Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Paragaon Kalan

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

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