Paragarh - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Paragarh is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Gorateela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paragarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paragarh is 455778. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.28 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Paragarh

According to the 2011 Census, Paragarh village had a total population of 244 people, including 142 males and 102 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 718 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.52%, with male literacy at 63.48% and female literacy at 34.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Paragarh

Paragarh 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 Paragarh

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Paragarh. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Paragarh is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Paragarh 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 Paragarh

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

Health Facilities in Paragarh

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

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