Paraswadaghat - Tirodi, Balaghat

Paraswadaghat is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirodi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Paraswadaghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paraswadaghat is 497363. The village covers a total geographical area of 889.47 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Paraswadaghat

As per Census 2011, Paraswadaghat village has a total population of 2,583 people, consisting of 1,230 males and 1,353 females. The village has 662 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,853 literate and 730 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paraswadaghat are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5831,2301,353
Child Population (0–6 yrs)325170155
Scheduled Castes (SC)285141144
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541
Literate Population1,853971882
Illiterate Population730259471

Nearby Villages of Paraswadaghat

Paraswadaghat 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HatodaSouth-East2.43 km
PipriyaNorth-West2.49 km
NandiNorth2.51 km
MohgaonNorth-East2.66 km
GudrughatEast3.23 km
SadabodiWest3.47 km
SawriNorth3.81 km
GusaitolaSouth-West3.94 km
SukdighatEast3.97 km
SonegaonNorth-West4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paraswadaghat

Paraswadaghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Paraswadaghat is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Paraswadaghat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paraswadaghat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Paraswadaghat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paraswadaghat

Where is Paraswadaghat located?

Paraswadaghat village is located in Tirodi Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paraswadaghat?

Paraswadaghat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Paraswadaghat?

The pincode of Paraswadaghat is 481449.

What is the population of Paraswadaghat?

Paraswadaghat has a total population of 2,583, including 1,230 males and 1,353 females.

How many households are there in Paraswadaghat?

There are 662 households in Paraswadaghat.

What is the literacy rate in Paraswadaghat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paraswadaghat is 71.74%. Male literacy is 78.94% and female literacy is 65.19%.