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

According to the 2011 Census, Parghana village had a total population of 1,432 people, including 785 males and 647 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.98%, with male literacy at 81.89% and female literacy at 43.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 390, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Parghana