Parghana - Mehgaon, Bhind

Parghana is a village situated in the Mehgaon tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehgaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Parghena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parghana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parghana is 453180. The village covers a total geographical area of 599.11 hectares and falls under the 477227 pincode. Mehgaon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Parghana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Parghana

As per Census 2011, Parghana village has a total population of 1,432 people, consisting of 785 males and 647 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 824 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 796 literate and 636 illiterate residents. Additionally, 390 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,432785647
Child Population (0–6 yrs)207106101
Scheduled Castes (SC)390226164
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population796556240
Illiterate Population636229407

Nearby Villages of Parghana

Parghana 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)
KitiSouth1.96 km
NiwariNorth-West2.04 km
PiproliEast2.21 km
SirsiNorth2.40 km
DangchhekuriNorth-West2.66 km
KanhepuraSouth-West2.80 km
PiparoaNorth-East3.06 km
ChhekuriWest3.71 km
DehgawanSouth4.05 km
KeroliNorth-West4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parghana

Parghana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Itehar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehgaon to Parghana is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Parghana is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parghana

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

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

Health Facilities in Parghana

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

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

FAQs about Parghana

Where is Parghana located?

Parghana village is located in Mehgaon Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parghana?

The Gram Panchayat of Parghana is Parghena.

What is the pincode of Parghana?

The pincode of Parghana is 477227.

What is the population of Parghana?

Parghana has a total population of 1,432, including 785 males and 647 females.

How many households are there in Parghana?

There are 295 households in Parghana.

What is the literacy rate in Parghana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parghana is 55.59%. Male literacy is 70.83% and female literacy is 37.09%.