Paranji

Paranji is a village located in Arakonam taluka of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore and Arakonam are the district & sub-district headquarters of Paranji village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Paranchi is the gram panchayat of Paranji village.

Here you can discover what makes Paranji unique in its vibrant Arakonam-Vellore region. You’ll see Paranji’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Paranji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paranji is 630554. The village spans a total geographical area of 1503.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 632510. Arakonam is nearest town to Paranji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paranji village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sholingur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paranji

Population of Paranji

According to the 2011 Census, Paranji has a total population of about 5,008, with approximately 2,513 males and 2,495 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 569 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,542 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 186. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.08%, with male literacy at about 73.34% and female literacy near 54.75%. There are around 1,227 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paranji's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paranji

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Paranji. As per the 2011 stats, Paranji had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Paranji

Knowing the nearby villages of Paranji helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Paranji.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paranji