Paranpur - Ratua - II, Malda

Paranpur is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5 km from Pukhuria and around 28.4 km from English Bazar. Sambalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paranpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paranpur is 312465. The village covers a total geographical area of 864.48 hectares and falls under the 732204 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Paranpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Paranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paranpur village had a total population of 1,267 people, including 644 males and 623 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.58%, with male literacy at 48.08% and female literacy at 42.97%.

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

Nearby Villages of Paranpur

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 Paranpur

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 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Paranpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Paranpur is about 28.4 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 Paranpur

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

Health Facilities in 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 Paranpur village are given below:

FAQs about Paranpur