Paratia - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Paratia is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 35.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Rupuspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paratia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paratia is 318333. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.57 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Paratia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paratia

As per Census 2011, Paratia village has a total population of 360 people, consisting of 184 males and 176 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 255 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paratia

Paratia 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 Paratia

Paratia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Paratia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paratia is about 35.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paratia

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

Health Facilities in Paratia

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

FAQs about Paratia