Paro is an inhabited village in Harischandrapur - I Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312022, the Census 2011 record lists 1,536 people in 390 households and the reported area is 158.19 hectares. The local references include Harischandrapur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Malda at about 86 km.
In short:
Paro is a village in Harischandrapur - I Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312022 and 1,536 people in 390 households.
Village Code312022
Population1,536
Households390
Area158.19 hectares
Nearest TownMalda
Detailed village profile
Paro at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,536 people, 158.19 hectares of reported area and Malda as the nearest town reference for Paro, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Paro falls under Harischandrapur - I Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 312022.
The record lists 1,536 people living in 390 households.
The reported village area is 158.19 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Malda.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Paro
Census Village Code
312022
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Harischandrapur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02208
CD Block
Harischandrapur - I
Households
390
Population
1,536
Male Population
726
Female Population
810
Sex Ratio
1,115.7
Area
158.19 hectares
Area
1.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Malda
Nearest Town Distance
86 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732140
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density970.98 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.94 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.11%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Paro in the official administrative record. Census village code 312022 and Harischandrapur - I CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02208
Village Census Code
312022
CD Block Code
0055
CD Block Name
Harischandrapur - I
Location and Distance
Malda is the nearest town listed for Paro, about 86 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 68.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Harischandrapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.2 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
68.7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Malda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
86 km
Nearest Town
Malda
Distance from Nearest Town
86 km
Total Geographical Area
158.19 hectares
Area
1.58 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,536 people in 390 households, with 726 male residents and 810 female residents. The average household size is 3.94, and SC share is 9.11% and ST share is 0% for Paro. Population density works out to about 970.98 people per sq km.
Total Households
390
Total Population
1,536
Male Population
726
Female Population
810
Sex Ratio
1,115.7
Average Household Size
3.94
SC Population
140
SC Male Population
65
SC Female Population
75
SC Population Share
9.11
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Paro list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Paro. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
9
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
9
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
9
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
9
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Paro include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.89 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
39.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Paro include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Paro include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Paro is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Paro show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 156.4 hectares and irrigated land is 41.8 hectares (26.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
156.39999999999998
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
114.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
41.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
732140
Maldah
Harischandrapur - I
Tulsihata
Tulsihata Harishchandrapur Tulsihata Harishchandrapur, Maldah, West Bengal, 732140
State Bank of India
ATM
732140
Maldah
Harischandrapur - I
Tulsihata
Maya Bhattacharya Harishchandrapur, Maldah, West Bengal, 732140
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paro village located?
Paro is in Harischandrapur - I Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Paro village in?
Paro village is in Maldah district.
Which state is Paro village in?
Paro village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Paro under?
Paro comes under Harischandrapur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Paro?
The Census village code of Paro is 312022.
What is the population of Paro village?
The village record lists 1,536 people and 390 households for Paro.
How many households are in Paro village?
The village record lists 390 households for Paro.
What is the male and female population of Paro?
The record lists 726 male residents and 810 female residents for Paro.
What is the sex ratio of Paro village?
The sex ratio of Paro is 1,115.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Paro village?
The reported geographical area of Paro is 158.19 hectares.
What is the population density of Paro village?
The approximate population density of Paro is 970.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Paro?
The nearest town listed for Paro is Malda, about 86 km away.
How far is Paro from the district headquarters?
Paro is about 68.7 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Paro from the sub-district headquarters?
Paro is about 10.2 km from Harischandrapur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Paro?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Paro.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Paro?
For Paro, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 156.4 hectares and irrigated land is 41.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Paro?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Paro. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Paro.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.