Paroraha - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Paroraha is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gonauli-dumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paroraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paroraha is 216828. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.2 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Paroraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paroraha

According to the 2011 Census, Paroraha village had a total population of 1,589 people, including 837 males and 752 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.81%, with male literacy at 63.69% and female literacy at 31.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Paroraha

Paroraha 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 Paroraha

Paroraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Paroraha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Paroraha is about 34 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 Paroraha

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

Health Facilities in Paroraha

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

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