Parsando - Kharagpur, Munger

Parsando is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Baijalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsando village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsando is 243006. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Parsando village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parsando

According to the 2011 Census, Parsando village had a total population of 4,649 people, including 2,516 males and 2,133 females, living in 884 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.13%, with male literacy at 78.31% and female literacy at 60.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,477, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Parsando

Parsando 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 Parsando

Parsando is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Parsando is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Parsando is about 37 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 Parsando

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

Health Facilities in Parsando

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

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