Pargaon - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Pargaon is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 47.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Sukdevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pargaon is 310600. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.33 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pargaon

As per Census 2011, Pargaon village has a total population of 1,479 people, consisting of 774 males and 705 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,070 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 318 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,479774705
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889494
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,070549521
Scheduled Tribes (ST)318169149
Literate Population874509365
Illiterate Population605265340

Nearby Villages of Pargaon

Pargaon 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)
DurllabhpurNorth0.99 km
AkchhaSouth1.54 km
MaliparaSouth-East1.63 km
Chak HaripurNorth1.83 km
MahipurSouth-West2.22 km
PatanSouth2.41 km
ElahabadWest2.50 km
BighorNorth2.59 km
ShukdebpurNorth-East2.62 km
MaguraNorth-West2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pargaon

Pargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Pargaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Pargaon is about 47.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pargaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Pargaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pargaon

Where is Pargaon located?

Pargaon village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pargaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Pargaon is Sukdevpur.

What is the pincode of Pargaon?

The pincode of Pargaon is 733124.

What is the population of Pargaon?

Pargaon has a total population of 1,479, including 774 males and 705 females.

How many households are there in Pargaon?

There are 313 households in Pargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Pargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pargaon is 59.09%. Male literacy is 65.76% and female literacy is 51.77%.