Pargo is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331428, the Census 2011 record lists 966 people in 196 households and the reported area is 322.77 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 5 km.
In short:
Pargo is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331428 and 966 people in 196 households.
Village Code331428
Population966
Households196
Area322.77 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Detailed village profile
Pargo at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 966 people, 322.77 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Pargo, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Pargo falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331428.
The record lists 966 people living in 196 households.
The reported village area is 322.77 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Pargo
Census Village Code
331428
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - II
Sub-district Census Code
02391
CD Block
Jhalda - II
Households
196
Population
966
Male Population
455
Female Population
511
Sex Ratio
1,123.08
Area
322.77 hectares
Area
3.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
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 Density299.28 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.46%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share52.59%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share59.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pargo in the official administrative record. Census village code 331428 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331428
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Pargo, about 5 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 40.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
40.6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
322.77 hectares
Area
3.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 966 people in 196 households, with 455 male residents and 511 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 10.46% and ST share is 52.59% for Pargo. Population density works out to about 299.28 people per sq km.
Total Households
196
Total Population
966
Male Population
455
Female Population
511
Sex Ratio
1,123.08
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
101
SC Male Population
42
SC Female Population
59
SC Population Share
10.46
ST Population
508
ST Male Population
240
ST Female Population
268
ST Population Share
52.59
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pargo list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pargo. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pargo 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.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
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
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
65.55 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pargo include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pargo include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pargo is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pargo show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Bamboo Works and Rice, net sown area is 211.64 hectares and irrigated land is 125.5 hectares (59.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Bamboo Works
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
45.58
Net Area Sown In Hectares
211.64
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
86.14 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
125.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
125.5 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
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Pargo is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Pargo village in?
Pargo village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Pargo village in?
Pargo village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Pargo under?
Pargo comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pargo?
The Census village code of Pargo is 331428.
What is the population of Pargo village?
The village record lists 966 people and 196 households for Pargo.
How many households are in Pargo village?
The village record lists 196 households for Pargo.
What is the male and female population of Pargo?
The record lists 455 male residents and 511 female residents for Pargo.
What is the sex ratio of Pargo village?
The sex ratio of Pargo is 1,123.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pargo village?
The reported geographical area of Pargo is 322.77 hectares.
What is the population density of Pargo village?
The approximate population density of Pargo is 299.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pargo?
The nearest town listed for Pargo is Jhalda, about 5 km away.
How far is Pargo from the district headquarters?
Pargo is about 40.6 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pargo from the sub-district headquarters?
Pargo is about 21.6 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pargo?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Pargo.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pargo?
For Pargo, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Bamboo Works and Rice, net sown area is 211.64 hectares and irrigated land is 125.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Pargo.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Pargo.
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.