Pargahna Village - Moth, Jhansi

Pargahna is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Pargahna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pargahna is 152210. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.86 hectares and falls under the 284303 pincode. Moth is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pargahna

As per Census 2011, Pargahna village has a total population of 1,272 people, consisting of 674 males and 598 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 835 literate and 437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 430 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,272 674 598
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 192 111 81
Scheduled Castes (SC) 430 221 209
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 6 2 4
Literate Population 835 515 320
Illiterate Population 437 159 278

Nearby Villages of Pargahna

Pargahna 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PawaiSouth-West1.86 km
SemariSouth2.59 km
AmmargarhNorth-East2.69 km
GadookaNorth-West3.36 km
Bakuwa BujurgNorth4.04 km
KumhariyaEast4.15 km
LookaWest4.26 km
NadkhasSouth-West4.29 km
KarkosSouth-East4.69 km
LudhiyaiSouth4.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pargahna

Pargahna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nankhas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Moth to Pargahna is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Pargahna is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pargahna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pargahna

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pargahna 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Pargahna

Where is Pargahna located?

Pargahna village is located in Moth Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pargahna?

Pargahna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pargahna?

The pincode of Pargahna is 284303.

What is the population of Pargahna?

Pargahna has a total population of 1,272, including 674 males and 598 females.

How many households are there in Pargahna?

There are 232 households in Pargahna.

What is the literacy rate in Pargahna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pargahna is 65.64%. Male literacy is 76.41% and female literacy is 53.51%.