Parsa - Jainagar, Madhubani

Parsa is a village situated in the Jainagar subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jainagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Rajauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsa is 219932. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 847226 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Parsa

According to the 2011 Census, Parsa village had a total population of 3,427 people, including 1,836 males and 1,591 females, living in 750 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.68%, with male literacy at 70.77% and female literacy at 46.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4271,8361,591
Child Population (0–6 yrs)587307280
Scheduled Castes (SC)583305278
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,6951,082613
Illiterate Population1,732754978

Nearby Villages of Parsa

Parsa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajauliNorth1.45 km
IndarwaSouth-East1.71 km
Dhamia PattiWest1.89 km
Usrahi DeodhaEast2.40 km
BairaSouth-West2.48 km
SimrarhiNorth-West2.64 km
GarhaNorth2.99 km
MotnazaNorth-West3.16 km
BarhiSouth3.59 km
SirahiWest3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parsa

Parsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Parsa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Parsa is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Parsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Parsa

Where is Parsa located?

Parsa village is located in Jainagar Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Parsa is Rajauli.

What is the pincode of Parsa?

The pincode of Parsa is 847226.

What is the population of Parsa?

Parsa had a total population of 3,427, including 1,836 males and 1,591 females.

How many households are there in Parsa?

Parsa had 750 households.

What is the literacy rate in Parsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parsa was 59.68%. Male literacy was 70.77% and female literacy was 46.76%.