Parameshwarpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Parameshwarpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 76.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parameshwarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parameshwarpur is 310418. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.13 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Parameshwarpur

As per Census 2011, Parameshwarpur village has a total population of 531 people, consisting of 267 males and 264 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 526 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parameshwarpur

Parameshwarpur 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 Parameshwarpur

Public transport in the Parameshwarpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Parameshwarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Parameshwarpur is about 76.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parameshwarpur

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

Health Facilities in Parameshwarpur

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

FAQs about Parameshwarpur