Parahar - Gazole, Malda

Parahar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from Gazole and around 24.8 km from English Bazar. Raniganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parahar is 312538. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.4 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Parahar

According to the 2011 Census, Parahar village had a total population of 1,478 people, including 769 males and 709 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.54%, with male literacy at 60.30% and female literacy at 39.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 579, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 470.

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

Nearby Villages of Parahar

Parahar 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 Parahar

Parahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Parahar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Parahar is about 24.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parahar

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

Health Facilities in Parahar

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

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