Parsi - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Parsi is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Manwa Parsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsi is 216583. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.1 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Parsi 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 Parsi

According to the 2011 Census, Parsi village had a total population of 1,954 people, including 1,054 males and 900 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.49%, with male literacy at 65.72% and female literacy at 33.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Parsi

Parsi 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 Parsi

Parsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Parsi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Parsi is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsi

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

Health Facilities in Parsi

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

FAQs about Parsi