Parkeli - Kutru, Bijapur

Parkeli is a village situated in the Kutru tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 43 km from Bhairamgarh and around 48 km from Bijapur. Mangapetha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parkeli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parkeli is 451164. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.74 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 108 km away.

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

Population of Parkeli

As per Census 2011, Parkeli village has a total population of 148 people, consisting of 71 males and 77 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parkeli

Parkeli 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 Parkeli

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Parkeli. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Parkeli is about 108 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Parkeli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parkeli

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

Health Facilities in Parkeli

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

FAQs about Parkeli