Paranpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Paranpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paranpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paranpur is 311206. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.68 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Paranpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paranpur village had a total population of 1,889 people, including 976 males and 913 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 89.49% and female literacy at 79.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Paranpur

Paranpur 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 Paranpur

Paranpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khaltipur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Paranpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Paranpur is about 3.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paranpur

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

Health Facilities in Paranpur

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

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