Parambua - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Parambua is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 43.4 km from Chinsura. Perambuasahabazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parambua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parambua is 324588. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.15 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Parambua

As per Census 2011, Parambua village has a total population of 2,813 people, consisting of 1,403 males and 1,410 females. The village has 666 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,883 literate and 930 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,080 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 297 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8131,4031,410
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252125127
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,080529551
Scheduled Tribes (ST)297138159
Literate Population1,8831,029854
Illiterate Population930374556

Nearby Villages of Parambua

Parambua 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)
NalthobaNorth-East1.18 km
GobindapurWest1.20 km
ChenchuaEast1.52 km
BegunaNorth-West1.67 km
Dakshin JagannaathpurWest1.84 km
PaikparaEast1.87 km
GangeshnagarNorth2.08 km
DedharaNorth-East2.25 km
AknapurSouth-East2.27 km
ChandpurSouth-East2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parambua

Parambua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Parambua is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Parambua is about 43.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parambua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Parambua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Parambua

Where is Parambua located?

Parambua village is located in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parambua?

The Gram Panchayat of Parambua is Perambuasahabazar.

What is the pincode of Parambua?

The pincode of Parambua is 712402.

What is the population of Parambua?

Parambua has a total population of 2,813, including 1,403 males and 1,410 females.

How many households are there in Parambua?

There are 666 households in Parambua.

What is the literacy rate in Parambua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parambua is 66.94%. Male literacy is 73.34% and female literacy is 60.57%.