Para

Para is a village located in Itahar subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Itahar. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Para village. As per 2009 stats, Gulandar Ii is the gram panchayat of Para village.

Para has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Para

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Para is 310238. The village spans a total geographical area of 257.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733128. Raiganj is nearest town to Para village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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Population of Para

Below is a concise population overview of Para as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,704 1,391 1,313
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 384 211 173
Scheduled Castes (SC) 270 138 132
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 1,436 795 641
Illiterate Population 1,268 596 672

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Para village:

  • The total population of Para village is around 2,704, including approximately 1,391 males and 1,313 females, with a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 384 children aged 0–6 years in Para village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Para village has 270 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Para village is about 53.11%, with male literacy at 57.15% and female literacy at 48.82%.
  • There are around 608 households in Para village.

Connectivity of Para

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Para. As per the 2011 stats, Para had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Para

Knowing the nearby villages of Para helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Para.

Ranapur Bamnigaon Chandigram Pakrabari Pashim Durlabhpur Kharsata Khasra Mukundapur Shyampur Subarnapur Bairgachhi

Frequently Asked Questions about Para

Where is Para located?
Para village is situated in Itahar Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Para?
The Gram Panchayat of Para is Gulandar Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Para?
The pincode of Para is 733128, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Para as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Para is 2,704, with 1,391 males and 1,313 females.
How many households are there in Para as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Para village has a total of 608 households.
What is the literacy rate in Para as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Para is 53.11%. The male literacy rate is 57.15%, while the female literacy rate is 48.82%.