Paramtor - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Paramtor is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 28.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mayureswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paramtor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paramtor is 316637. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.72 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paramtor

As per Census 2011, Paramtor village has a total population of 619 people, consisting of 312 males and 307 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population619312307
Child Population (0–6 yrs)784038
Scheduled Castes (SC)20110299
Literate Population451243208
Illiterate Population1686999

Nearby Villages of Paramtor

Paramtor 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)
KushtorNorth0.79 km
KamarhatiSouth0.98 km
JhikaddaNorth-West1.09 km
Chhota KalikapurSouth-West1.55 km
MayureswarEast1.76 km
Dharani NabagramNorth-West1.86 km
RautaraWest1.96 km
KatasurSouth2.39 km
MahurapurNorth-West2.45 km
BandahaSouth-West2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paramtor

Paramtor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Paramtor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paramtor is about 28.8 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 Paramtor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Paramtor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paramtor

Where is Paramtor located?

Paramtor village is located in Mayureswar - II Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paramtor?

The Gram Panchayat of Paramtor is Mayureswar.

What is the pincode of Paramtor?

The pincode of Paramtor is 731213.

What is the population of Paramtor?

Paramtor has a total population of 619, including 312 males and 307 females.

How many households are there in Paramtor?

There are 154 households in Paramtor.

What is the literacy rate in Paramtor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paramtor is 72.86%. Male literacy is 77.88% and female literacy is 67.75%.