Parorha - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Parorha is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Paroraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parorha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parorha is 216706. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.7 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Parorha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Parorha

According to the 2011 Census, Parorha village had a total population of 3,406 people, including 1,831 males and 1,575 females, living in 654 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.94%, with male literacy at 68.72% and female literacy at 45.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 873, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Parorha

Parorha 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 Parorha

Public transport in the Parorha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Parorha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Parorha is about 30 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 Parorha

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

Health Facilities in Parorha

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

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