Parogi - Nainbag, Tehri Garhwal

Parogi is a village situated in the Nainbag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 75 km from Dhanaulti and around 120 km from New Tehri. Bel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parogi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parogi is 044152. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.18 hectares and falls under the 249186 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Parogi

According to the 2011 Census, Parogi village had a total population of 269 people, including 142 males and 127 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.32%, with male literacy at 76.61% and female literacy at 47.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Parogi

Parogi 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 Parogi

Public transport in the Parogi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Parogi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Parogi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parogi

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

Health Facilities in Parogi

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

FAQs about Parogi