Paraswani - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Paraswani is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Bhatapara and around 98 km from Raipur. Paraswani (a) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paraswani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paraswani is 443603. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.8 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Paraswani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paraswani

As per Census 2011, Paraswani village has a total population of 936 people, consisting of 475 males and 461 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 496 literate and 440 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population936475461
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1699475
Literate Population496283213
Illiterate Population440192248

Nearby Villages of Paraswani

Paraswani 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)
BijradihSouth2.07 km
TehkaWest2.29 km
AkaltaraNorth-East2.45 km
MadhubanNorth-West2.78 km
KadarNorth-West2.91 km
SyrkhiSouth-West3.04 km
DhurrabandhaSouth-East3.13 km
LewaiNorth3.87 km
AchanakpurEast4.32 km
DatrengaWest4.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paraswani

Paraswani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Paraswani is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Paraswani is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paraswani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Paraswani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paraswani

Where is Paraswani located?

Paraswani village is located in Bhatapara Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paraswani?

The Gram Panchayat of Paraswani is Paraswani (a).

What is the pincode of Paraswani?

The pincode of Paraswani is 493118.

What is the population of Paraswani?

Paraswani has a total population of 936, including 475 males and 461 females.

How many households are there in Paraswani?

There are 170 households in Paraswani.

What is the literacy rate in Paraswani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paraswani is 52.99%. Male literacy is 59.58% and female literacy is 46.20%.