Paranikheko - Canning - I, South 24 Parganas

Paranikheko is a village situated in the Canning - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Canning and around 54.9 km from Alipore. Nikarighata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paranikheko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paranikheko is 333803. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.1 hectares and falls under the 743363 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paranikheko

As per Census 2011, Paranikheko village has a total population of 2,169 people, consisting of 1,113 males and 1,056 females. The village has 426 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 355 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 882 literate and 1,287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paranikheko are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paranikheko

Paranikheko 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 Paranikheko

Paranikheko is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Paranikheko is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Paranikheko is about 54.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paranikheko

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

Health Facilities in Paranikheko

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

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