Parkhanda - Kurud, Dhamtari

Parkhanda is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Parkhanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parkhanda is 446881. The village covers a total geographical area of 916.03 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Parkhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Parkhanda village had a total population of 3,305 people, including 1,603 males and 1,702 females, living in 640 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.21%, with male literacy at 81.39% and female literacy at 65.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Parkhanda

Parkhanda 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 Parkhanda

Parkhanda 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 Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Parkhanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Parkhanda is about 33 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 Parkhanda

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

Health Facilities in Parkhanda

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

FAQs about Parkhanda