Parui - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Parui is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Swarupnagar and around 41 km from Barasat. Tepur Mirzapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parui is 322781. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.73 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobordanga is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Parui

According to the 2011 Census, Parui village had a total population of 5,454 people, including 2,788 males and 2,666 females, living in 1,384 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.58%, with male literacy at 93.44% and female literacy at 85.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Parui

Parui 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 Parui

Parui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobordanga to Parui is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Parui is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parui

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

Health Facilities in Parui

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

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