Paranda - Kandhar, Nanded

Paranda is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Mohija serves as the Village Panchayat for Paranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paranda is 545427. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.36 hectares and falls under the 431742 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Paranda

According to the 2011 Census, Paranda village had a total population of 417 people, including 214 males and 203 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.63%, with male literacy at 86.96% and female literacy at 66.30%.

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

Nearby Villages of Paranda

Paranda 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 Paranda

Public transport in the Paranda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakur, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Paranda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Paranda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paranda

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

Health Facilities in Paranda

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

FAQs about Paranda