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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Paro village has a total population of 1,536 people, consisting of 726 males and 810 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 1,115 females per 1,000 males. There are 279 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 886 literate and 650 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,536726810
Child Population (0–6 yrs)279139140
Scheduled Castes (SC)1406575
Literate Population886452434
Illiterate Population650274376

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhagbarolEast0.81 km
ShaktalWest1.19 km
JhikadangaSouth-East1.31 km
KismatbarolNorth-East1.41 km
BarolEast1.93 km
Purba RarialSouth-West2.00 km
Kharangapur JabraSouth-West2.10 km
LakshmanpurSouth2.33 km
KamartaNorth-West2.36 km
SalalpurWest2.74 km

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.

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

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

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:

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

FAQs about Paro

Where is Paro located?

Paro village is located in Harischandrapur - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paro?

The Gram Panchayat of Paro is Tulsihatta.

What is the pincode of Paro?

The pincode of Paro is 732140.

What is the population of Paro?

Paro has a total population of 1,536, including 726 males and 810 females.

How many households are there in Paro?

There are 390 households in Paro.

What is the literacy rate in Paro?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paro is 57.68%. Male literacy is 62.26% and female literacy is 53.58%.