Paranpur - Para, Purulia

Paranpur is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Para and around 38.6 km from Purulia. Udaypur-joynagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paranpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paranpur is 330043. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.81 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode.

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

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThakurdiNorth-East0.96 km
PithajoraSouth-East1.17 km
RameshwardiNorth1.21 km
PanrukaWest1.22 km
Shukmay ChakNorth1.68 km
BhalagaraNorth-West1.92 km
DhadkidiNorth2.17 km
RigudiEast2.38 km
Ramkrishnapur Alias NutandiSouth-West2.39 km
HurraNorth2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paranpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Paranpur. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Paranpur is about 38.6 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paranpur

Where is Paranpur located?

Paranpur village is located in Para Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paranpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Paranpur is Udaypur-joynagar.

What is the pincode of Paranpur?

The pincode of Paranpur is 723155.