Parautola - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran
Parautola is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Baswaria Paraou Tola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parautola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Parautola is 216787. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.56 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Parautola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Parautola
As per Census 2011, Parautola village has a total population of 3,159 people, consisting of 1,657 males and 1,502 females. The village has 524 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 622 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,613 literate and 1,546 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parautola are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,159 | 1,657 | 1,502 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 622 | 316 | 306 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 211 | 115 | 96 |
| Literate Population | 1,613 | 1,005 | 608 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,546 | 652 | 894 |
Nearby Villages of Parautola
Parautola is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Parautola
Parautola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Parautola is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Parautola is about 25 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 Parautola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Parautola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Parautola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Parautola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Parautola
Where is Parautola located?
Parautola village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Parautola?
The Gram Panchayat of Parautola is Baswaria Paraou Tola.
What is the pincode of Parautola?
The pincode of Parautola is 845453.
What is the population of Parautola?
Parautola has a total population of 3,159, including 1,657 males and 1,502 females.
How many households are there in Parautola?
There are 524 households in Parautola.
What is the literacy rate in Parautola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parautola is 51.06%. Male literacy is 60.65% and female literacy is 40.48%.