Pargaon - Panvel, Raigad

Pargaon is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Panvel and around 62 km from Alibag. Pargaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pargaon is 553442. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.38 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pargaon village had a total population of 3,161 people, including 1,619 males and 1,542 females, living in 704 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.21%, with male literacy at 89.35% and female literacy at 76.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 340.

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

Nearby Villages of Pargaon

Pargaon 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 Pargaon

Pargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panvel, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Pargaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Pargaon is about 62 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 Pargaon

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

Health Facilities in Pargaon

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

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