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

According to the 2011 Census, Paragarh village had a total population of 631 people, including 360 males and 271 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 753 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.11%, with male literacy at 78.11% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

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

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Paragarh