Parail - Gazole, Malda

Parail is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Gazole and around 30.2 km from English Bazar. Majhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parail is 312554. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.46 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Parail

According to the 2011 Census, Parail village had a total population of 2,052 people, including 1,055 males and 997 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.92%, with male literacy at 70.24% and female literacy at 55.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 528.

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

Nearby Villages of Parail

Parail 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 Parail

Parail 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 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Parail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Parail is about 30.2 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 Parail

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

Health Facilities in Parail

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

FAQs about Parail