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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Parameshwarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Parameshwarpur village had a total population of 531 people, including 267 males and 264 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.55%, with male literacy at 72.20% and female literacy at 52.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

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:

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