Pargaon

Pargaon is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.2km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 47.3km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Sukdevpur is the gram panchayat of Pargaon village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pargaon is 310600. The village spans a total geographical area of 194.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Pargaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pargaon 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 Kushmandi 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 Pargaon

Population of Pargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pargaon has a total population of about 1,479, with approximately 774 males and 705 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 188 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,070 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 318. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.09%, with male literacy at about 65.76% and female literacy near 51.77%. There are around 313 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pargaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pargaon

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

Nearby Villages of Pargaon

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

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