Paschim Paradanga - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Paschim Paradanga is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Dinhata and around 32 km from Cooch Behar. Petla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Paradanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Paradanga is 308483. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.99 hectares and falls under the 736145 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paschim Paradanga

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Paradanga village had a total population of 3,307 people, including 1,711 males and 1,596 females, living in 819 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.76%, with male literacy at 75.15% and female literacy at 61.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Paradanga

Paschim Paradanga 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 Paschim Paradanga

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Paschim Paradanga. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Paschim Paradanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Paschim Paradanga is about 32 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 Paschim Paradanga

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Paradanga

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

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