Paro - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Paro is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Harischandrapur and around 68.7 km from English Bazar. Tulsihatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paro village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paro is 312022. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.19 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

Paro village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chanchal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paro

According to the 2011 Census, Paro village had a total population of 1,536 people, including 726 males and 810 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.49%, with male literacy at 77.00% and female literacy at 64.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Paro

Paro 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 Paro

Paro is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Paro is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Paro is about 68.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paro

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

Health Facilities in Paro

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

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