Parmadan - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Parmadan is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from Bagda and around 74 km from Barasat. Sindrani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parmadan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parmadan is 322483. The village covers a total geographical area of 705.77 hectares and falls under the 743297 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Parmadan

According to the 2011 Census, Parmadan village had a total population of 6,087 people, including 3,169 males and 2,918 females, living in 1,431 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.50%, with male literacy at 76.81% and female literacy at 65.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,442, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 821.

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

Nearby Villages of Parmadan

Parmadan 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 Parmadan

Parmadan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Parmadan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Parmadan is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parmadan

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

Health Facilities in Parmadan

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

FAQs about Parmadan