Parham- - Jamalpur, Munger

Parham- is a village situated in the Jamalpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamalpur and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Parham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parham- village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parham- is 242699. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 811214 pincode. Jamalpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Parham- village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Parham-

According to the 2011 Census, Parham- village had a total population of 5,059 people, including 2,684 males and 2,375 females, living in 973 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.88%, with male literacy at 73.21% and female literacy at 57.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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 Population5,0592,6842,375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)968493475
Scheduled Castes (SC)551284267
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population2,6951,6041,091
Illiterate Population2,3641,0801,284

Nearby Villages of Parham-

Parham- 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)
SitarampurWest0.95 km
IndrukhEast2.05 km
BararpunsaraWest2.51 km
FaradahNorth-West2.78 km
Karamat ChakSouth-West2.80 km
SinghiaSouth-West3.29 km
KanakolSouth-West3.47 km
JagatpurSouth3.77 km
HalimpurNorth-East4.28 km
Sirdhar ChakSouth5.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parham-

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Parham-. The nearest railway station is Sarobag, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamalpur to Parham- is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Parham- is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parham-

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Parham-

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

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

FAQs about Parham-

Where is Parham- located?

Parham- village is located in Jamalpur Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Parham-?

The Gram Panchayat of Parham- is Parham.

What is the pincode of Parham-?

The pincode of Parham- is 811214.

What is the population of Parham-?

Parham- had a total population of 5,059, including 2,684 males and 2,375 females.

How many households are there in Parham-?

Parham- had 973 households.

What is the literacy rate in Parham-?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parham- was 65.88%. Male literacy was 73.21% and female literacy was 57.42%.