Parani Nagar - Chanchal - II, Malda

Parani Nagar is a village situated in the Chanchal - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Malatipur and around 49.2 km from English Bazar. Malatipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parani Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parani Nagar is 312314. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.78 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Parani Nagar

As per Census 2011, Parani Nagar village has a total population of 2,366 people, consisting of 1,224 males and 1,142 females. The village has 589 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,216 literate and 1,150 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parani Nagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3661,2241,142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)285147138
Literate Population1,216656560
Illiterate Population1,150568582

Nearby Villages of Parani Nagar

Parani Nagar 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)
Arazi GahulaparaNorth0.88 km
GahulaparaSouth1.03 km
DahukaSouth-East1.31 km
MakarshuiEast1.65 km
Dakhin RasulpurWest1.81 km
SalukaNorth1.83 km
BirasthaliNorth-West1.95 km
JakarpurNorth-East2.49 km
KrishnaganjWest2.56 km
DhunribanSouth2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parani Nagar

Parani Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Malda to Parani Nagar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Parani Nagar is about 49.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parani Nagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Parani Nagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Parani Nagar

Where is Parani Nagar located?

Parani Nagar village is located in Chanchal - II Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parani Nagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Parani Nagar is Malatipur.

What is the pincode of Parani Nagar?

The pincode of Parani Nagar is 732123.

What is the population of Parani Nagar?

Parani Nagar has a total population of 2,366, including 1,224 males and 1,142 females.

How many households are there in Parani Nagar?

There are 589 households in Parani Nagar.

What is the literacy rate in Parani Nagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parani Nagar is 51.39%. Male literacy is 53.59% and female literacy is 49.04%.