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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Parsar

According to the 2011 Census, Parsar village had a total population of 4,023 people, including 2,097 males and 1,926 females, living in 598 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.31%, with male literacy at 84.12% and female literacy at 63.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 790, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Category Total Male Female
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 had a total population of 4,023, including 2,097 males and 1,926 females.

How many households are there in Parsar?

Parsar had 598 households.

What is the literacy rate in Parsar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parsar was 74.31%. Male literacy was 84.12% and female literacy was 63.49%.