Nijgan Paranpur - Ratua - II, Malda

Nijgan Paranpur is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Pukhuria and around 29.7 km from English Bazar. Paranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nijgan Paranpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nijgan Paranpur is 312463. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.54 hectares and falls under the 732204 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Nijgan Paranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Nijgan Paranpur village had a total population of 8,523 people, including 4,346 males and 4,177 females, living in 1,883 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.28%, with male literacy at 68.72% and female literacy at 59.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,065, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Nijgan Paranpur

Nijgan Paranpur 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 Nijgan Paranpur

Nijgan Paranpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mahananda Bge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Nijgan Paranpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Nijgan Paranpur is about 29.7 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 Nijgan Paranpur

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

Health Facilities in Nijgan Paranpur

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

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