Mal Parasi - Kursakatta, Araria

Mal Parasi is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Jagir Parasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mal Parasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mal Parasi is 221945. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 854331 pincode. Farbesganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mal Parasi

According to the 2011 Census, Mal Parasi village had a total population of 367 people, including 191 males and 176 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.50%, with male literacy at 67.74% and female literacy at 32.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mal Parasi

Mal Parasi 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 Mal Parasi

Mal Parasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Forbesganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbesganj to Mal Parasi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Mal Parasi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mal Parasi

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

Health Facilities in Mal Parasi

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

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