Para

Para is a Town and Subdivision in Puruliya District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Para Block (CD) is 02380. Total area of para subdivision is 235 km² including 215.29 km² rural area and 20.20 km² urban area. Para subdivision has a population of 2,00,621 peoples, out of which urban population is 32,624 while rural population is 1,67,997. Para has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Para subdivision has a population density of 851.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 36,548 houses in the sub-district, including 6,114 urban houses and 30,434 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.01% population of para subdivision is literate, out of which 68.06% males and 43.23% females are literate.

List of Villages in Para Subdivision

Para Subdivision has a total of 134 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Para Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Para Subdivision

The population profile of Para Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Para's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Para Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.