Paranpur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Paranpur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from Patuligram and around 26.2 km from Chinsura. Sijakamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paranpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paranpur is 325009. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.52 hectares and falls under the 712501 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paranpur village had a total population of 617 people, including 331 males and 286 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.24%, with male literacy at 77.18% and female literacy at 68.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Paranpur

Paranpur 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 Paranpur

Paranpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jirat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Paranpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Paranpur is about 26.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paranpur

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

Health Facilities in Paranpur

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

FAQs about Paranpur