Parsa - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Parsa is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mahuawa Sagrauwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsa is 216570. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.9 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Parsa

As per Census 2011, Parsa village has a total population of 3,328 people, consisting of 1,772 males and 1,556 females. The village has 518 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 822 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,686 literate and 1,642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parsa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3281,7721,556
Child Population (0–6 yrs)822430392
Scheduled Castes (SC)1608476
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,6861,048638
Illiterate Population1,642724918

Nearby Villages of Parsa

Parsa 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)
BhaluahiaNorth-West1.01 km
Bahuarwa TilangahiEast1.62 km
MahuawaSouth-West1.91 km
MadhuriSouth-East1.92 km
BalirampurWest1.98 km
PakuhawaNorth-East2.08 km
MajhariaNorth2.11 km
MarjadwaSouth2.18 km
BelwaniaNorth-West2.51 km
ParsotimpurSouth-East2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parsa

Public transport in the Parsa is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Parsa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Parsa is about 35 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 Parsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Parsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Parsa

Where is Parsa located?

Parsa village is located in Mainatanr Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Parsa is Mahuawa Sagrauwa.

What is the pincode of Parsa?

The pincode of Parsa is 845306.

What is the population of Parsa?

Parsa has a total population of 3,328, including 1,772 males and 1,556 females.

How many households are there in Parsa?

There are 518 households in Parsa.

What is the literacy rate in Parsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parsa is 50.66%. Male literacy is 59.14% and female literacy is 41.00%.