Parua
About Parua
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Parua village is 309486. Parua village is located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.7km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Parua village. As per 2009 stats, Domohona is the gram panchayat of Parua village.
The total geographical area of village is 316.46 hectares. Parua has a total population of 2,533 peoples, out of which male population is 1,316 while female population is 1,217. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 924 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of parua village is 42.32% out of which 49.39% males and 34.68% females are literate. There are about 505 houses in parua village. Pincode of parua village locality is 733215.
When it comes to administration, Parua village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Parua village comes under Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raigunj is nearest town to parua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Parua
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,533 | 1,316 | 1,217 |
| Literate Population | 1,072 | 650 | 422 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,461 | 666 | 795 |
Connectivity of Parua
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |