Parial - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Parial is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 15.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parial village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parial is 310941. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.4 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Parial village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Parial

According to the 2011 Census, Parial village had a total population of 477 people, including 239 males and 238 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.36%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 66.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Parial

Parial 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 Parial

Parial is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Parial is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Parial is about 15.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parial

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

Health Facilities in Parial

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

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