Paranpur

Paranpur is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.9km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Paranpur village. As per 2009 stats, Danga is the gram panchayat of Paranpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Paranpur unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Paranpur’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 Paranpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paranpur is 311206. The village spans a total geographical area of 145.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733103. Balurghat is nearest town to Paranpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Paranpur

Population of Paranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paranpur has a total population of about 1,889, with approximately 976 males and 913 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 439 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 429. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.77%, with male literacy at about 81.97% and female literacy near 73.27%. There are around 467 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paranpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paranpur

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

Nearby Villages of Paranpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Paranpur