Parasi - Kursakatta, Araria

Parasi is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Jagir Parasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasi is 221946. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 854331 pincode. Farbesganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Parasi

According to the 2011 Census, Parasi village had a total population of 2,899 people, including 1,530 males and 1,369 females, living in 567 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.79%, with male literacy at 55.40% and female literacy at 31.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 476, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasi

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 Parasi

Parasi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Forbesganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbesganj to Parasi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Parasi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parasi

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

Health Facilities in 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 Parasi village are given below:

FAQs about Parasi