Parsanda - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Parsanda is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Domath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsanda is 216449. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.4 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Parsanda

According to the 2011 Census, Parsanda village had a total population of 1,520 people, including 791 males and 729 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.85%, with male literacy at 67.77% and female literacy at 49.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,367.

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

Nearby Villages of Parsanda

Parsanda 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 Parsanda

Parsanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Parsanda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Parsanda is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsanda

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

Health Facilities in Parsanda

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

FAQs about Parsanda