Parsar - Karakat, Rohtas

Parsar is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Dhanhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsar is 251358. The village covers a total geographical area of 411 hectares and falls under the 821309 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Parsar

As per Census 2011, Parsar village has a total population of 4,023 people, consisting of 2,097 males and 1,926 females. The village has 598 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 601 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,543 literate and 1,480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 790 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0232,0971,926
Child Population (0–6 yrs)601302299
Scheduled Castes (SC)790408382
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1496386
Literate Population2,5431,5101,033
Illiterate Population1,480587893

Nearby Villages of Parsar

Parsar 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)
Sarbanand DehriNorth-East1.16 km
HatiaWest1.83 km
KusiNorth1.95 km
Deo AraziSouth-West2.00 km
KurawanNorth-West2.14 km
BharthadihNorth2.21 km
SamhutaNorth-East2.25 km
GajpatipurSouth-West2.28 km
KirhiNorth-West2.30 km
DhanharaSouth-East2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parsar

Parsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Parsar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Parsar is about 40 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 Parsar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Parsar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Parsar

Where is Parsar located?

Parsar village is located in Karakat Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parsar?

The Gram Panchayat of Parsar is Dhanhara.

What is the pincode of Parsar?

The pincode of Parsar is 821309.

What is the population of Parsar?

Parsar has a total population of 4,023, including 2,097 males and 1,926 females.

How many households are there in Parsar?

There are 598 households in Parsar.

What is the literacy rate in Parsar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parsar is 63.21%. Male literacy is 72.01% and female literacy is 53.63%.