Paratpur

Paratpur is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.7km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Jashpur is the gram panchayat of Paratpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Paratpur unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Paratpur’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 Paratpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paratpur is 318261. The village spans a total geographical area of 58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Paratpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paratpur 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 Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paratpur

Population of Paratpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paratpur has a total population of about 822, with approximately 421 males and 401 females. The sex ratio is around 952 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 289 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.50%, with male literacy at about 61.28% and female literacy near 47.38%. There are around 184 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paratpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paratpur

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

Nearby Villages of Paratpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Paratpur