Pargahna - Tahrauli, Jhansi

Pargahna is a village situated in the Tahrauli tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tahrauli and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Pathrendi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pargahna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pargahna is 152429. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.47 hectares and falls under the 284202 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 21 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 Mauranipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhansi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pargahna

As per Census 2011, Pargahna village has a total population of 310 people, consisting of 168 males and 142 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 845 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 177 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population310168142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)352015
Scheduled Castes (SC)1055748
Literate Population17711958
Illiterate Population1334984

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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AchausaNorth-East2.36 km
PathrendiWest2.50 km
RawatpuraSouth-West2.59 km
BendaNorth2.83 km
PiparaSouth2.90 km
Devra SaranNorth-West2.93 km
DineraWest3.12 km
SurwaiNorth3.52 km
Kalyanpura (moth)South-West3.96 km
Madha DilawaliSouth-East4.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pargahna

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Pargahna. The nearest railway station is Moth, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Pargahna is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Pargahna is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 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 >10 km

FAQs about Pargahna

Where is Pargahna located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pargahna?

The Gram Panchayat of Pargahna is Pathrendi.

What is the pincode of Pargahna?

The pincode of Pargahna is 284202.

What is the population of Pargahna?

Pargahna has a total population of 310, including 168 males and 142 females.

How many households are there in Pargahna?

There are 64 households in Pargahna.

What is the literacy rate in Pargahna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pargahna is 57.10%. Male literacy is 70.83% and female literacy is 40.85%.