Paragarh - Narwar, Shivpuri

Paragarh is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Simiria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paragarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paragarh is 455491. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.95 hectares and falls under the 473865 pincode. Narwar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Paragarh

As per Census 2011, Paragarh village has a total population of 631 people, consisting of 360 males and 271 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 752 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population631360271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156352
Scheduled Castes (SC)613229
Literate Population30523273
Illiterate Population326128198

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SimariyaNorth-West1.53 km
KankarSouth-East1.93 km
KudparNorth-East2.37 km
ImaliyaSouth-West2.95 km
RamjipurNorth-East3.11 km
KaikhodaSouth3.34 km
BamorNorth3.60 km
DhigwasNorth-West3.68 km
MahobaSouth-West4.05 km
GagoniSouth-East4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paragarh

Paragarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narwar to Paragarh is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Paragarh is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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 Paragarh

Where is Paragarh located?

Paragarh village is located in Narwar Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paragarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Paragarh is Simiria.

What is the pincode of Paragarh?

The pincode of Paragarh is 473865.

What is the population of Paragarh?

Paragarh has a total population of 631, including 360 males and 271 females.

How many households are there in Paragarh?

There are 99 households in Paragarh.

What is the literacy rate in Paragarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paragarh is 48.34%. Male literacy is 64.44% and female literacy is 26.94%.